How To Fix MIMA174 - Enter an insurance object category

MIMA174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Enter an insurance object category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MIMA174 - Enter an insurance object category ?

  The SAP error message MIMA174, which states "Enter an insurance object category," typically occurs in the context of insurance-related transactions within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to insurance management.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when a user attempts to create or modify an insurance object (such as a policy or claim) without specifying the required insurance object category. The insurance object category is a critical field that helps the system understand the type of insurance being processed, which can affect how the data is handled and reported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MIMA174 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction you are trying to execute when the error occurs. This could be related to creating or updating an insurance policy, claim, or other insurance-related objects.
  
  
  Locate the Insurance Object Category Field: In the transaction screen, look for the field labeled "Insurance Object Category" or similar. This field may be located in