How To Fix /PM0/ABP_EXTPOL_MSG004 - Enter a policy number for related contract for &1 (&2)

/PM0/ABP_EXTPOL_MSG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_EXTPOL_MSG -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Enter a policy number for related contract for &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_EXTPOL_MSG004 - Enter a policy number for related contract for &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_EXTPOL_MSG004 indicates that a policy number is required for a related contract in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of contract management or insurance-related modules. This error typically arises when a user attempts to process a transaction that requires a policy number, but it has not been provided or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Policy Number: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a policy number for the related contract.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that do not properly link contracts to their respective policy numbers.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have made a mistake while entering data, leading to the omission of the policy number.
  System Logic: The logic in the program or transaction being executed may require a policy number that is not being fetched or linked correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Policy Number: Ensure that you enter a valid