How To Fix /PM0/ABP_PRMPAYR_MSG020 - Premium payer must not be changed for &1 (&2)

/PM0/ABP_PRMPAYR_MSG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_PRMPAYR_MSG -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Premium payer must not be changed for &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_PRMPAYR_MSG020 - Premium payer must not be changed for &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_PRMPAYR_MSG020 indicates that there is an issue with changing the premium payer for a specific insurance contract or policy. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's insurance or financial services modules, particularly when dealing with premium payments and policy management.
  
  Cause:
  The error message states that the premium payer for a specific policy (indicated by &1 and &2, which are placeholders for the policy number and the specific identifier) cannot be changed. This restriction may be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Contractual Restrictions: The insurance policy may have specific terms that prevent changing the premium payer once it has been established.
  Data Integrity: Changing the premium payer could lead to inconsistencies in financial records or reporting, which is why the system enforces this restriction.
  Status of the Policy: The policy may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it may be closed, canceled, or in a