How To Fix ICLPOLS018 - Change of limit/deductible affects several insured objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLPOLS - Policy Snapshot

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Change of limit/deductible affects several insured objects

What causes this issue?

You want to change a limit or a deductible that this assigned to
coverage &V1&. This coverage is assigned to several insured objects,
meaning that the changes you make will affect all these insured objects.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLPOLS018 - Change of limit/deductible affects several insured objects ?

  The SAP error message ICLPOLS018, which states "Change of limit/deductible affects several insured objects," typically occurs in the context of insurance policy management within the SAP system, particularly in the Insurance Contract Management (ICM) module. This error indicates that a change you are trying to make to a limit or deductible on an insurance policy impacts multiple insured objects (e.g., vehicles, properties, etc.) associated with that policy.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Insured Objects: The policy has multiple insured objects, and the change you are attempting to make (e.g., adjusting a limit or deductible) is not applicable to all of them uniformly.
  Policy Configuration: The configuration of the policy may not allow for a blanket change to limits or deductibles across all insured objects.
  Data Integrity Rules: The system has built-in rules to ensure data integrity, which may prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies across related insured objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Insured Objects: Check the list of insured objects associated with the policy. Determine if the change you are trying to make is appropriate for all objects.
  Individual Adjustments: If the change is not applicable to all insured objects, consider making the adjustment on a per-object basis rather than a blanket change.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or user manuals for specific guidelines on how to handle changes to limits and deductibles in policies with multiple insured objects.
  System Configuration: If you have the necessary permissions, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure they align with your business rules regarding limits and deductibles.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in the ICM module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context on handling limits and deductibles.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users handling policy changes are adequately trained on the implications of changing limits and deductibles, especially in multi-object scenarios.
  Testing Changes: Before making changes in a production environment, consider testing the changes in a development or sandbox environment to understand the impact on insured objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the ICLPOLS018 error effectively.