How To Fix CACS_STD261 - Contract &1 contains functional inconsistencies; it cannot be activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_STD - Higher Level Messages for Standard Contract

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Contract &1 contains functional inconsistencies; it cannot be activated

What causes this issue?

The contract contains functional inconsistencies; it is therefore
<ZH>not</> possible to activate it.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Open the contract in change mode.
Correct the errors displayed in the consistency check and save your
changes.
Activate the contract.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_STD261 - Contract &1 contains functional inconsistencies; it cannot be activated ?

  The SAP error message CACS_STD261 indicates that there are functional inconsistencies in a contract, which prevents it from being activated. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) or SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR) when there are issues with the data integrity or configuration of the contract.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields in the contract may be missing or contain incorrect values.
  Inconsistent Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow activation, such as being incomplete or having unresolved issues.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the contract requirements.
  Dependencies on Other Objects: The contract may depend on other objects (like customer master data, billing documents, etc.) that are not correctly set up or are inconsistent.
  Validation Rules: Custom validation rules or standard checks may be failing due to data inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Contract Data: Review