How To Fix /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE217 - Enter policy template for sales product before adding Deductible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Enter policy template for sales product before adding Deductible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE217 - Enter policy template for sales product before adding Deductible ?

  The SAP error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE217 indicates that a policy template must be specified for a sales product before you can add a deductible. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Policy Management or Insurance modules, where certain prerequisites must be met before certain actions can be performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Policy Template: The error arises because the system requires a policy template to be defined for the sales product you are working with. A policy template serves as a blueprint for the insurance policy, detailing the terms, conditions, and coverage options.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sales product may not be properly configured to link to a policy template, or the template may not be activated or available in the system.
  Data Entry Sequence: The sequence of data entry may not be followed correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the necessary prerequisites.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Policy Template:
  
  Navigate to the policy management area in SAP.
  Create or select