How To Fix ICLCUST118 - Damage cat.&1, damage severity &2: Name field empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLCUST - Checking Customizing Tables

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Damage cat.&1, damage severity &2: Name field empty

What causes this issue?

You want to assign level of impairment &V2& to damage category &V1&, but
the name for level of impairment &V2& in your logon language just
consists of blanks.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create a name for level of impairment &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE ICL_MESSAGE_CUST OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLCUST118 - Damage cat.&1, damage severity &2: Name field empty ?

  The SAP error message ICLCUST118 indicates that there is an issue with the data related to damage categories and severity in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the "Name" field for a damage category or severity is empty, which is causing the error.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to process a damage category or severity that has not been properly defined, particularly the "Name" field.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Customizing settings for damage categories and severities in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, the required fields may not have been filled out correctly, leading to empty fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the Customizing settings for damage categories and severities in SAP.
  Ensure that all required fields, especially the "Name" field, are filled out for each damage category and severity.
  You can access this through the following path: SPRO -> Logistics -> Damage Management -> Define Damage Categories and Define Damage Severities.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Review the data entries related to damage categories and severities to ensure that all necessary fields are populated.
  If you find any entries with empty "Name" fields, update them with the appropriate names.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on managing damage categories and severities.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entries, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit damage categories and severities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICLCUST118 error and ensure that your damage management data is correctly configured in SAP.