How To Fix /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES138 - You must enter an affected person before creating partial claims

/PM0/ALB_MESSAGES138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: You must enter an affected person before creating partial claims

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES138 - You must enter an affected person before creating partial claims ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES138 indicates that when attempting to create partial claims in the system, the user has not entered an "affected person." This is a common issue in SAP systems that deal with claims management, particularly in the context of managing claims related to personnel or customers.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires the identification of an affected person (such as an employee, customer, or other relevant individual) before proceeding with the creation of partial claims. This is likely a mandatory field in the transaction you are trying to execute, and without it, the system cannot process the claim.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Affected Person: Ensure that you have the necessary information about the affected person who is related to the claim. This could be an employee ID, customer ID, or any other identifier that the system recognizes.
  
  
  Enter the Affected Person: In the transaction where