How To Fix /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG170 - Template &2: Attribute &1 must not default <> 0 for LoB Life

/PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Template &2: Attribute &1 must not default <> 0 for LoB Life

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG170 - Template &2: Attribute &1 must not default <> 0 for LoB Life ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG170 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a template in the context of Life of Business (LoB) for insurance or financial services. Specifically, the error states that an attribute (denoted as &1) must not default to a value of <> 0 (not equal to zero) for the specified template (denoted as &2).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The attribute in question is likely configured incorrectly in the template settings. It may be set to a default value that is not acceptable for the Life of Business context.
  Business Rules Violation: The business rules for the Life of Business may dictate that certain attributes must have specific values or must not be set to zero.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity where the attribute is expected to have a non-zero value but is currently set to zero.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Template Configuration: Check the configuration of the