How To Fix CRM_BUPA_FRG0130218 - Contract account &1 is already the standard contract account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_FRG0130 -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Contract account &1 is already the standard contract account

What causes this issue?

You cannot select a contract account to be the standard contract
account. A standard contract account already exists; a business partner
can have one standard contract account only.
Currently, contract account &v1& is selected as the standard contract
account.

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?

To select the current contract account as the standard agreement you
must first deselect the <LS>Standard Business Agreement</> field in
contract account &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BUPA_FRG0130218 - Contract account &1 is already the standard contract account ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_FRG0130218 indicates that the contract account you are trying to assign or modify is already set as the standard contract account for a business partner. This situation typically arises in the context of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Financial Accounting (FI) when dealing with business partner data and contract accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Standard Contract Account: The contract account you are trying to set is already designated as the standard contract account for the specified business partner.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an attempt to assign the same contract account to multiple business partners or to set it as standard when it is already in use.
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues in the configuration settings related to business partner and contract account management.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Verify the current standard contract account for the business partner in question. You can do this by navigating to the business partner master data and checking the contract account assignments.
  Change Standard Contract Account: If you need to assign a different contract account as the standard, you must first change the current standard contract account to another one or remove it if it is no longer needed.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to access and modify the business partner data. You can also use FBL1N or FBL5N to check the contract accounts.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to business partner and contract account management for specific steps and guidelines.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner Master Data: Understanding how business partners and contract accounts are structured in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the relevant tables and fields.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to business partner management, such as BP, BP_MON, and others.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system for business partner and contract account management to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your contract accounts effectively.