How To Fix /PM0/APB_MESSAGES021 - Type of sum insured &1 not defined as value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/APB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Type of sum insured &1 not defined as value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/APB_MESSAGES021 - Type of sum insured &1 not defined as value ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/APB_MESSAGES021 Type of sum insured &1 not defined as value typically occurs in the context of the SAP Policy Management module, particularly when dealing with insurance policies. This error indicates that a specific type of sum insured (denoted by &1) has not been defined in the system as a valid value.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The type of sum insured referenced in the error message has not been configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect value entered in the policy or transaction that references the sum insured type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly handling the sum insured types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the insurance module in SAP.
  Verify that the type of sum insured referenced in the error message is defined in the system. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under the relevant insurance product or policy configuration.
  If it is missing, you will need to create a new entry for that type of sum insured.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Check the transaction or policy where the error occurred. Ensure that the sum insured type is correctly entered and matches the defined types in the configuration.
  Correct any discrepancies in the data entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the Policy Management module to understand the expected values for sum insured types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for policy management, such as IP01 (Create Policy) or IP02 (Change Policy).
  Customizing Path: The path to check the configuration might be something like:
  
  SPRO -> Insurance -> Policy Management -> Define Types of Sum Insured
  
  
  Documentation: Always refer to the latest SAP notes and documentation for updates or changes related to the Policy Management module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the error related to the undefined type of sum insured in your SAP system.