How To Fix EQ035 - Contract account &1 does not contain a business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EQ - Cross-IS-U functions

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Contract account &1 does not contain a business partner

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EQ035 - Contract account &1 does not contain a business partner ?

  The SAP error message EQ035 indicates that the contract account specified in the transaction does not have an associated business partner. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of contract accounts in SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Partner: The contract account has not been linked to a business partner in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the association of business partners with contract accounts.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the business partner or contract account tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code BP (Business Partner) in SAP.
  Search for the business partner that should be linked to the contract account.
  Ensure that the business partner is correctly assigned to the contract account. You can do this by checking the relationship between the business partner and the contract account.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner does not exist, create a new business partner and ensure that it is assigned to the relevant contract account.
  If the business partner exists but is not linked, you can update the relationship by using the Change function in the BP transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Contract Account Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the contract account is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the transaction code FPL1 (Contract Account) or FPL2 (Display Contract Account).
  Verify that the contract account type is appropriate for the business partner type.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the master data. This can often be done through specific reports or transactions designed for data consistency checks in SAP IS-U.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the EQ035 error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  FPL1: Create Contract Account
  FPL2: Display Contract Account
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EQ035 error and ensure that the contract account is properly linked to a business partner.