How To Fix ICLCUST171 - Benefit type &1 reserve type &2: Name field is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLCUST - Checking Customizing Tables

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Benefit type &1 reserve type &2: Name field is empty

What causes this issue?

You want to assign reserve type &V2& to benefit type &V1&, but the name
for reserve type &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 reserve 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 ICLCUST171 - Benefit type &1 reserve type &2: Name field is empty ?

  The SAP error message ICLCUST171 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a benefit type and reserve type in the system. Specifically, the error states that the "Name field is empty," which means that the system expects a name to be defined for the specified benefit type and reserve type, but it is currently missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The benefit type or reserve type has not been properly configured in the system, leading to an empty name field.
  Data Entry Error: During the setup or modification of the benefit type or reserve type, the name field may have been left blank unintentionally.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that resulted in missing data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the benefit type and reserve type in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the name field for both the benefit type and reserve type is filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Update the Name Field:
  
  If the name field is empty, enter a valid name for the benefit type and reserve type.
  Save the changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, review the transport requests to ensure that all necessary data was included and correctly transported.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing transactions related to the benefit type and reserve type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or ICL (for insurance claims) to navigate to the relevant areas in SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP Insurance) for more detailed guidance on configuring benefit types and reserve types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message ICLCUST171 and ensure that the benefit type and reserve type are correctly configured in your SAP system.