How To Fix ICLCUST254 - Coverage type &1 ben.type &2: Level of higher-lev.ben.type must be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLCUST - Checking Customizing Tables

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Coverage type &1 ben.type &2: Level of higher-lev.ben.type must be empty

What causes this issue?

If the <ZK>Higher Level Benefit Type</> field is empty, the <ZK>Level of
the Higher Level Benefit Type</> field must have the value <ZK>In the
Same Coverage Type</>.

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?

In the <ZK>Level of the Higher Level Benefit Type</> field, enter the
value <ZK>In the Same Coverage Type</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLCUST254 - Coverage type &1 ben.type &2: Level of higher-lev.ben.type must be empty ?

  The SAP error message ICLCUST254 typically occurs in the context of benefits configuration within the SAP system, particularly in the area of employee benefits management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of coverage types and benefit types in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Coverage type &1 ben.type &2: Level of higher-lev.ben.type must be empty" suggests that there is a misconfiguration in the hierarchy of benefit types. Specifically, it indicates that a higher-level benefit type is expected to have no values or levels assigned when a specific coverage type and benefit type combination is being processed. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The higher-level benefit type may have been incorrectly configured to include levels or values that should not be present.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the benefit configuration that violate the expected hierarchy.
  Missing Dependencies: The system may be expecting certain dependencies or