How To Fix EEWM-WORKFLOW-01071 - Contract account &2 not valid for business partner &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWM-WORKFLOW-01 - IS-U Workmanagement: Workflow

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Contract account &2 not valid for business partner &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWM-WORKFLOW-01071 - Contract account &2 not valid for business partner &1 ?

  The SAP error message EEWM-WORKFLOW-01071 indicates that there is an issue with the validity of a contract account for a specific business partner. This error typically arises in the context of workflows related to contract accounts in SAP, particularly in the SAP Convergent Charging or SAP Convergent Invoicing modules.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The contract account specified (represented by &2) is not valid for the business partner (represented by &1).
  The contract account may not be correctly assigned to the business partner in the system.
  The contract account may have been deleted or is inactive.
  There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the business partner and contract account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner and Contract Account Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) and check the details of the business partner in question.
  Verify if the contract account is correctly assigned to the business partner. You can do this by navigating to the "Contract Accounts" tab in the business partner's details.
  
  
  
  Validate Contract Account Status:
  
  Use transaction code FBL1N or FBL3N to check the status of the contract account. Ensure that it is active and not deleted or blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for both the business partner and the contract account is consistent and correctly maintained. Look for any discrepancies or missing information.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings related to business partners and contract accounts in the SAP system. Ensure that the configuration allows for the correct assignment of contract accounts to business partners.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific modules you are working with (e.g., SAP Convergent Charging, SAP Convergent Invoicing) for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant information about the business partner and contract account.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.