How To Fix BUAG006 - Same numbers cannot be ensured (contract account &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUAG - Business Agreement Data Exchange - Contract Account

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Same numbers cannot be ensured (contract account &1)

What causes this issue?

If you replicate a business agreement in a contract accoount, this
should be created with the same number. However, for this number, there
is no external number range for the number range object
<LS>FKK_KONTO</> that
is assigned to a contract account type (table <LS>TFK002A</>).
The number
equivalency is required for certain components, for example ISU/CSS.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUAG006 - Same numbers cannot be ensured (contract account &1) ?

  The SAP error message BUAG006 ("Same numbers cannot be ensured (contract account &1)") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with contract accounts in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the number assignment for the specified contract account, which is likely due to a conflict in number ranges or duplicate entries.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Number Assignment: The error often arises when there is an attempt to assign the same number to multiple entries or transactions within the same contract account.
  Number Range Overlap: If the number ranges for the contract accounts are not properly configured, it can lead to conflicts where the system cannot ensure unique number assignments.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the number range configuration for contract accounts can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object associated with contract accounts.
  Ensure that the number ranges are correctly defined and do not overlap.
  
  
  
  Review Existing Entries:
  
  Check the existing entries in the contract account to see if there are any duplicates or conflicts.
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to review the entries.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the number range settings to ensure that they are unique and do not overlap.
  You can do this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Master Data > Number Ranges.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide patches or additional guidance for resolving specific issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and entries, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD2 (Define Number Ranges for Contract Accounts) and OBD3 (Maintain Number Ranges for Contract Accounts).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract accounts and number range management for a deeper understanding of the configuration and potential pitfalls.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues arise from the changes made.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BUAG006 error and implement a solution to resolve it.