How To Fix VK20027 - Use different characteristics for premiums and claims

VK20027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK20 - Messages for Reporting

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Use different characteristics for premiums and claims

What causes this issue?

You have used the same value in the characteristic values for the
identification of premium shares and claim shares. ,,

System Response

The program does not permit an entry of this sort.,,,,

How to fix this error?

Define differing characteristic values to identify premium shares and
claim shares.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK20027 - Use different characteristics for premiums and claims ?

  The SAP error message VK20027, which states "Use different characteristics for premiums and claims," typically occurs in the context of pricing and condition records in SAP, particularly in the area of sales and distribution (SD) or in the context of insurance and financial services.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to use the same characteristics (or condition types) for both premiums and claims in a pricing procedure or condition record. In SAP, premiums and claims are treated differently, and the system requires that they be distinguished by different characteristics to ensure accurate calculations and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Condition Types: Check the condition types being used for premiums and claims. Ensure that they are defined separately in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Procedure: If you are using a pricing procedure that combines both premiums and claims, you may need to create or modify the