How To Fix E9179 - Bus. partner &1 must be allocated to account holder of contract acct &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Bus. partner &1 must be allocated to account holder of contract acct &2

What causes this issue?

During move-in/out you can only use the account holders of the contract
account. The account holder is determined via the contract account
relationship (TFK002f-XKTIN = 'X').

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a contract account relationship or use the account holder of the
contract account if one already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9179 - Bus. partner &1 must be allocated to account holder of contract acct &2 ?

  The SAP error message E9179 indicates that there is a problem with the business partner (BP) allocation in relation to a contract account. Specifically, it states that the business partner must be allocated to the account holder of the specified contract account. This error typically arises in the context of contract account management, particularly in the utilities or financial services sectors.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The business partner (BP) you are trying to use is not assigned as the account holder for the specified contract account.
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration or data setup, where the business partner is not linked correctly to the contract account.
  The business partner may not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to interact with the contract account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner in question and check the assignments.
  Ensure that the business partner is assigned as the account holder for the specified contract account.
  
  
  
  Assign Business Partner to Contract Account:
  
  Use transaction code FPO1 (Create Contract Account) or FPO2 (Change Contract Account) to modify the contract account.
  In the contract account details, ensure that the correct business partner is assigned as the account holder.
  
  
  
  Review Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the necessary roles assigned (e.g., customer, vendor) that allow them to be linked to the contract account.
  Check if there are any missing authorizations that might prevent the business partner from being recognized as the account holder.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant consistency checks or reports to ensure that there are no other underlying data issues that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to business partner and contract account management for any specific configurations or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  FPO1: Create Contract Account
  FPO2: Change Contract Account
  FPO3: Display Contract Account
  
  
  
  Business Partner Roles:
  
  Ensure that the business partner has the appropriate roles assigned, such as "Customer" or "Vendor," depending on the context of the contract account.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E9179 error and ensure that the business partner is correctly allocated to the contract account. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.