How To Fix ICLCUST151 - Benefit type &1: Benefit type of ref. limit &2: Name is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLCUST - Checking Customizing Tables

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Benefit type &1: Benefit type of ref. limit &2: Name is empty

What causes this issue?

You want to assign the benefit type &v2& of the reference limit/
deductible to benefit type &V1&, but there is no name for benefit type
&V2& in your logon language.

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 benefit type &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 ICLCUST151 - Benefit type &1: Benefit type of ref. limit &2: Name is empty ?

  The SAP error message ICLCUST151 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of benefit types in the SAP system, specifically related to reference limits. This error suggests that a required field, such as the name of a benefit type, is empty or not properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The benefit type referenced in the error message may not have been fully configured. This could mean that the name or description of the benefit type is missing.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the benefit types or reference limits, leading to the system not being able to retrieve the necessary information.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the benefit types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Benefit Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for benefit types in the SAP system (usually found in the customizing settings under the relevant module, such as SAP HCM).
  Ensure that all required fields, including the name and description of the benefit type, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Reference Limits:
  
  Check the reference limits associated with the benefit type. Make sure that they are correctly defined and that all necessary fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Run data validation checks to identify any inconsistencies or missing data in the benefit type and reference limit configurations.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport request, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific benefit type and reference limits to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the relevant program or transaction to identify where the empty field is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or SE11 to check the data dictionary for the relevant tables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ICLCUST151 error message in your SAP system.