How To Fix CRM_IC_APPL_UI_FICA226 - Contract account is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IC_APPL_UI_FICA - ICWC Messages for FI-CA UI

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Contract account is not unique

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

account balance to one contract account.
contract account is indicated, or reduce your preselection in the
currently in document display, switch to item display, where the
this, you should only select items from one contract account. If you are
Create payment specifications separately by contract account. When doing

How to fix this error?

payment type.
process payment for these items together. This is not possible with this
You have selected items from different contract accounts and want to

What causes this issue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IC_APPL_UI_FICA226 - Contract account is not unique ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_IC_APPL_UI_FICA226: Contract account is not unique" typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an attempt to access or process a contract account that is not uniquely identifiable. This can happen for various reasons, often related to data inconsistencies or configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Contract Accounts: There may be multiple contract accounts in the system that match the criteria being used, leading to ambiguity.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered incorrect or incomplete information when trying to access the contract account.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like SAP ERP), there may be synchronization issues causing duplicate entries.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle contract accounts, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the database tables for contract accounts. Look for duplicates in the relevant tables (e.g., FICA tables).
  If duplicates are found, determine which entries are valid and remove or merge the duplicates as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Input Data: 
  
  Ensure that the data being entered is complete and correct. Double-check the contract account number and any other relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  If duplicates are a recurring issue, consider running a data cleanup process to identify and resolve inconsistencies in the contract account data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to contract accounts. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to prevent duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to investigate account details.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CRM and contract accounts for any known issues or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to access and manage contract accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.