How To Fix MIMA031 - Insurance object type field may only get an entry in initial creation

MIMA031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MIMA - Messages for Master Data Admin. Insurance Object

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Insurance object type field may only get an entry in initial creation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MIMA031 - Insurance object type field may only get an entry in initial creation ?

  The SAP error message MIMA031 indicates that there is an issue with the insurance object type field during the creation of an insurance object. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to modify the insurance object type field after it has already been created, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the insurance object type field is designed to be set only during the initial creation of the insurance object. Once the object is created, any attempt to change this field will trigger the MIMA031 error message. This is a safeguard to maintain data integrity and consistency within the insurance module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MIMA031 error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Process: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction for creating a new insurance object. If you are trying to modify an existing object, you should not attempt to change the insurance object type