How To Fix ICLCUST172 - Coverage type &1: Country &2 of statutory coverage has not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLCUST - Checking Customizing Tables

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Coverage type &1: Country &2 of statutory coverage has not been defined

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete the entry, or create country &V2&.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLCUST172 - Coverage type &1: Country &2 of statutory coverage has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message ICLCUST172 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to statutory coverage types in the system. Specifically, it means that for a given coverage type (denoted as &1) in a specific country (denoted as &2), the necessary configuration has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the statutory coverage type has not been set up in the system for the specified country. This could be due to incomplete implementation or changes in legal requirements that have not been reflected in the system.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code provided may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues in transferring the statutory coverage configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Coverage Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for the relevant module (usually in the area of Payroll or Benefits).
  Navigate to the section where statutory coverage types are defined (this is typically found under the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Ensure that the coverage type for the specified country is defined correctly. You may need to create a new entry if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Check Country Code:
  
  Verify that the country code used in the transaction or configuration is correct. If it is incorrect, update it to the correct code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to statutory coverage for the specific country to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the statutory coverage is being processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide additional insights or updates related to the specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG) or other relevant transaction codes for payroll configuration.
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for specific guidance on statutory coverage configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ICLCUST172 error and ensure that the statutory coverage types are correctly defined in your SAP system.