How To Fix CRM_BUPA_FRG0130209 - FI-CA is not the active open item accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_FRG0130 -

• Message number: 209

• Message text: FI-CA is not the active open item accounting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_FRG0130209 - FI-CA is not the active open item accounting ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_FRG0130209 indicates that the Financial Contract Accounting (FI-CA) is not the active open item accounting for the business partner in question. This error typically arises in scenarios where there is an attempt to perform operations related to financial transactions or account management for a business partner that is not properly configured for open item accounting in the FI-CA module.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The business partner may not be set up correctly in the system to use FI-CA as the open item accounting method.
  Business Partner Role: The business partner may not have the appropriate role assigned that allows for FI-CA transactions.
  Master Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data of the business partner that prevent the system from recognizing it as an active open item account.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the configuration of the business partner in question.
  Ensure that the business partner is assigned the correct roles that allow for FI-CA transactions.
  
  
  
  Verify Open Item Accounting Settings:
  
  Check the settings in the FI-CA configuration to ensure that open item accounting is activated for the relevant business partner types.
  You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in the SAP system (SPRO) and checking the settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Master Data > Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields and data are filled out correctly in the business partner master data.
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner management and OBY6 for checking company code settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  FI-CA Documentation: Review the FI-CA module documentation for best practices in setting up business partners and managing open item accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.