How To Fix /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG172 - Template &1: RULES_INSURED_OBJECTS set, but IO is not "person" category

/PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Template &1: RULES_INSURED_OBJECTS set, but IO is not "person" category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG172 - Template &1: RULES_INSURED_OBJECTS set, but IO is not "person" category ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_IBC_MSG172 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the insured objects in the context of the insurance module. Specifically, the message states that a template (denoted by &1) has the RULES_INSURED_OBJECTS set, but the Insured Object (IO) being processed does not belong to the "person" category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Template Configuration: The template you are using has rules that are specifically designed for insured objects of the "person" category. If you are trying to apply this template to an insured object that is not categorized as a "person," the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Insured Object Type: The insured object you are working with may be incorrectly classified or may not match the expected type defined in the template.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the insured object was incorrectly assigned or categorized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Template Settings: Review the configuration of the template referenced