How To Fix ICLX_API024 - API '&1' (&2): No instance of Business Data Toolset exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLX_API - Messages Claims Management API Layer

• Message number: 024

• Message text: API '&1' (&2): No instance of Business Data Toolset exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLX_API024 - API '&1' (&2): No instance of Business Data Toolset exists ?

  The SAP error message ICLX_API024 API '&1' (&2): No instance of Business Data Toolset exists typically indicates that the system is unable to find an instance of the Business Data Toolset (BDT) for the specified API. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with APIs that rely on BDT for data handling.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Business Data Toolset may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect API Usage: The API being called may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the expected BDT instance.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BDT instance.
  System Issues: There may be underlying issues with the SAP system, such as inconsistencies in the database or missing components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check BDT Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for the Business Data Toolset.
  Ensure that the BDT is correctly configured and that the necessary instances are created.
  
  
  
  Verify API Parameters:
  
  Check the parameters being passed to the API. Ensure that they are correct and that the API is being called in the expected manner.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the BDT instance. You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check for System Issues:
  
  Look for any system logs or error messages that might indicate a broader issue with the SAP system. Use transaction SM21 to check the system log for any related errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for the specific API you are using to ensure that you are following the correct procedures and that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific API or BDT to see if there are known issues or patches available.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to the Business Data Toolset in SAP.