How To Fix 0D828 - Account &1 business partner &2: No contract account category defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 828

• Message text: Account &1 business partner &2: No contract account category defined

What causes this issue?

No contract account category was found for the named account-partner
relationship (contract account &V1&, business partner &V2&).

System Response

Invoicing did not take place for this account-partner relationship.

How to fix this error?

Define the contract account category of the account-business partner
relationship for an existing contract account category.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D828 - Account &1 business partner &2: No contract account category defined ?

  The SAP error message 0D828 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the contract account for a specific business partner. The message states that there is "No contract account category defined" for the specified account and business partner. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The contract account category has not been defined for the business partner in the system.
  Incorrect Business Partner Settings: The business partner may not be properly set up to have a contract account associated with it.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records for the business partner or contract account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant configuration path) to check the configuration of contract account categories.
  Ensure that the necessary contract account categories are defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Business Partner Data:
  
  Use transaction code BP to access the business partner master data.
  Check if the business partner has a contract account assigned and if the contract account category is correctly defined.
  If not, you may need to create or update the business partner to include the necessary contract account information.
  
  
  
  Assign Contract Account Category:
  
  If the contract account category is missing, you can assign it by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the contract account category is compatible with the business partner type.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no other data issues affecting the business partner or contract account.
  Use transaction codes like SARA or SICF to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to contract accounts and business partner configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: BP (Business Partner), OBY6 (Define Contract Account Categories), OX15 (Define Account Groups).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  FI-CA Documentation: Review the SAP FI-CA documentation for best practices in setting up contract accounts and business partners.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 0D828 in your SAP system.