How To Fix /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES527 - No preliminary contract with an underwriting decision was selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 527

• Message text: No preliminary contract with an underwriting decision was selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES527 - No preliminary contract with an underwriting decision was selected ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES527 indicating "No preliminary contract with an underwriting decision was selected" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Insurance module, particularly when dealing with underwriting processes. This error suggests that the system is unable to find a preliminary contract that has been approved or has a valid underwriting decision associated with it.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Preliminary Contract: There may not be any preliminary contracts created or available for the transaction you are trying to process.
  Underwriting Decision Not Made: The preliminary contract exists, but an underwriting decision has not been made or recorded against it.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the preliminary contracts may be incorrect or too restrictive.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database that prevent the system from recognizing the preliminary contract.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the preliminary contracts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Preliminary Contracts: Verify that there are preliminary contracts created in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that lists preliminary contracts.
  Review Underwriting Decisions: Ensure that an underwriting decision has been made for the preliminary contracts. If not, you may need to complete the underwriting process.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria you are using to ensure that it is broad enough to include the relevant preliminary contracts.
  Data Validation: Check for any data inconsistencies or errors in the preliminary contract records. Correct any issues found.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and select preliminary contracts. If not, contact your system administrator to adjust the user roles.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing contracts and underwriting processes, such as IP01 (Create Insurance Policy) or IP02 (Change Insurance Policy).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the Insurance module for more detailed information on managing contracts and underwriting decisions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.