How To Fix /PM0/ABR_PM_PLAUSIS317 - Death benefit total cannot be greater than sum insured for disability

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABR_PM_PLAUSIS -

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Death benefit total cannot be greater than sum insured for disability

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABR_PM_PLAUSIS317 - Death benefit total cannot be greater than sum insured for disability ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABR_PM_PLAUSIS317 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data entry related to the death benefit in the context of a disability insurance policy. Specifically, the error states that the total death benefit cannot exceed the sum insured for disability. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The total death benefit amount entered in the system exceeds the sum insured amount for the disability policy.
  Configuration Issue: The system may be configured incorrectly, allowing for unrealistic values to be entered or calculated.
  Policy Rules Violation: The insurance policy may have specific rules that limit the death benefit to a certain percentage of the sum insured for disability.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Check the values entered for the death benefit and the sum insured for disability.
  Ensure that the death benefit does not exceed the sum insured. If it does, adjust the death benefit amount accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Policy Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the insurance product in SAP. Ensure that the rules governing the relationship between death benefits and sum insured are correctly set up.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or the team responsible for insurance product configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Policy Documentation:
  
  Refer to the insurance policy documentation to understand the limits and rules regarding death benefits and sum insured.
  Ensure that the entered values comply with the policy terms.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the entry again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the data and configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to insurance modules, particularly those dealing with benefits and claims processing.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering data into the system are trained on the rules and limits associated with insurance products to prevent similar errors in the future.
  Audit Logs: Check audit logs or change logs in SAP to see if there were any recent changes made to the policy configuration that could have led to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.