How To Fix 69836 - Main contract partner may not have alternative payer in FI.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Main contract partner may not have alternative payer in FI.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69836 - Main contract partner may not have alternative payer in FI. ?

  The SAP error message 69836, "Main contract partner may not have alternative payer in FI," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving contracts and billing in SAP. This error indicates that there is a configuration or data issue related to the main contract partner and their payment arrangements.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Function Configuration: The main contract partner (e.g., customer or vendor) is set up with an alternative payer in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, which is not allowed for certain types of contracts or transactions.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the business partner, such as missing or incorrect entries for partner functions.
  Contract Type Restrictions: Certain contract types may not allow for alternative payers, leading to this error when trying to process a transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Partner Functions:
  
  Go to the business partner master data and check the partner functions assigned to the main contract partner.
  Ensure that the alternative payer is not assigned if the contract type does not allow it.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the contract in question. Ensure that the contract type allows for the configuration you are trying to use.
  If necessary, change the contract type or adjust the settings to comply with the requirements.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the main contract partner should not have an alternative payer, update the master data to remove the alternative payer assignment.
  Ensure that all relevant data is consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or configuration guides related to partner functions and contract management to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  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: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage partner functions or VA02 (Change Sales Order) to check the contract details.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) related to partner functions and contract management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.