How To Fix CRMS4_PS_BILL159 - Multiple contract objects of type &1 not allowed for account &2 of BP &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_PS_BILL - PS Social Services - Billing

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Multiple contract objects of type &1 not allowed for account &2 of BP &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRMS4_PS_BILL159 - Multiple contract objects of type &1 not allowed for account &2 of BP &3 ?

  The SAP error message CRMS4_PS_BILL159 indicates that there are multiple contract objects of a specific type associated with a particular account in the Business Partner (BP) master data. This situation is not allowed in the context of the billing process, as the system expects only one contract object of that type for the specified account.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Contracts: There are multiple active contracts of the same type linked to the same account (Business Partner).
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up to handle multiple contracts for the same account.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that have led to the creation of multiple contracts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Contracts:
  
  Go to the contract management area in SAP and check for existing contracts associated with the specified account (BP).
  Identify if there are indeed multiple contracts of the same type.
  
  
  
  Remove or Deactivate Duplicates:
  
  If you find multiple contracts, determine which one is valid and either deactivate or delete the duplicates.
  Ensure that the remaining contract is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle contracts.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the issue is due to data integrity problems, consider running data cleanup processes or using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to analyze the underlying tables for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to contract management and billing processes for any specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER, BP, or VA42 to manage contracts and business partners.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Business Partner Master Data: Ensure that the Business Partner master data is correctly maintained and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.