How To Fix BUAG007 - 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: 007

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

What causes this issue?

If you replicate a business agreement in a contract account, this
should be created with the same number. However, for this number, no
external number range exists for number range object <LS>FKK_KONTO</>
that is
assigned to a contract account type (table <LS>TFK002A</>). The contract
account type must not be used for collective invoices or one-time
accounts.
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 BUAG007 - Same numbers cannot be ensured (contract account &1) ?

  The SAP error message BUAG007 ("Same numbers cannot be ensured (contract account &1)") typically occurs in the context of contract accounts in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with billing or account management processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the uniqueness of the account numbers being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Account Numbers: The error usually arises when there are attempts to create or process contract accounts with the same number, which violates the uniqueness constraint enforced by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, leading to conflicts in account number generation.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicate entries that were not properly handled during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Verify if there are any existing contract accounts with the same number. You can do this by running a report or querying the database to find duplicate entries.
  Adjust Account Numbering: If duplicates are found, you may need to adjust the account numbers to ensure they are unique. This can involve renumbering accounts or changing the configuration for account number assignment.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to contract account management. Ensure that the settings for number ranges and account creation are correctly defined.
  Data Cleanup: If the issue is due to data migration, perform a cleanup of the data to remove or merge duplicate entries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FD01 (Create Customer), FD02 (Change Customer), or FD03 (Display Customer) to manage contract accounts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for BUAG007 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BUAG007 error and implement a solution to resolve it.