How To Fix /PM0/ABD_MESSAGES012 - Specify policy inception to determine sample application of master policy

/PM0/ABD_MESSAGES012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABD_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Specify policy inception to determine sample application of master policy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABD_MESSAGES012 - Specify policy inception to determine sample application of master policy ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABD_MESSAGES012 indicates that there is a requirement to specify a policy inception date in order to determine the sample application of a master policy. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Policy Management or Insurance modules, where policies and their details need to be accurately defined for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Policy Inception Date: The most common cause of this error is that the policy inception date has not been specified in the relevant transaction or configuration. The inception date is crucial for determining the validity and applicability of the policy.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the policy management system, where the system is unable to retrieve or calculate the necessary details without the inception date.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have overlooked entering the inception date or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Policy Inception Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where