How To Fix >5718 - No unique contract account found for contract &1

>5718 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 718

• Message text: No unique contract account found for contract &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5718 - No unique contract account found for contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5718: No unique contract account found for contract &1 typically occurs when the system is unable to identify a unique contract account associated with a specific contract. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Multiple Contract Accounts: There may be multiple contract accounts linked to the same contract, leading to ambiguity in identifying which account to use.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the contract or contract accounts.
  Missing Data: The contract account may not be properly assigned or may be missing in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Contract Account Assignment:
  
  Go to the contract in question and check the assignment of contract accounts. Ensure that there is a unique contract account linked to the contract.
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