How To Fix /PM0/ABP_EXTPOL_MSG012 - Field modification structure of external claim for template ID &1 missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_EXTPOL_MSG -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Field modification structure of external claim for template ID &1 missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_EXTPOL_MSG012 - Field modification structure of external claim for template ID &1 missing ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_EXTPOL_MSG012 indicates that there is a missing field modification structure for an external claim associated with a specific template ID. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Claims Management or similar modules where external claims are processed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for the specified template ID. This could be due to:
  
  The template ID not being properly set up in the system.
  The field modification structure not being defined for the external claim type associated with that template ID.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the required structures.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production environment), it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the external claims and verify that the template ID in question is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the field modification structure is defined for the external claim type associated with the template ID.
  
  
  
  Define Field Modification Structure:
  
  If the field modification structure is missing, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings of the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and look for the section related to Claims Management or External Claims.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  If necessary, re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with. There may be specific instructions or known issues related to the error message.
  
  
  
  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 configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) to navigate through the configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal. There may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  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 identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.