How To Fix FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC003 - Deletion indicator not set for Co-Liability &1. FICA documents exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC - Co-Liability Archiving

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Deletion indicator not set for Co-Liability &1. FICA documents exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC003 - Deletion indicator not set for Co-Liability &1. FICA documents exist. ?

  The SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_ARC003 indicates that there is an issue with the deletion of a co-liability record in the Financial Contract Accounting (FICA) module. Specifically, it means that the deletion indicator has not been set for the co-liability record, and there are existing FICA documents associated with it.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Indicator Not Set: The primary cause of this error is that the deletion indicator for the co-liability record has not been activated. In SAP, the deletion indicator is a flag that marks records for deletion.
  Existing FICA Documents: The presence of existing FICA documents linked to the co-liability record prevents its deletion. SAP enforces data integrity, and if there are related documents, the system will not allow the deletion of the co-liability record.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check if there are any open or posted documents related to the co-liability record.
  Identify and resolve any outstanding documents that may be preventing the deletion.
  
  
  
  Set the Deletion Indicator:
  
  If there are no outstanding documents or if you have resolved them, you can set the deletion indicator for the co-liability record.
  This can typically be done in the relevant transaction (e.g., FQEVENT for event management) or through the appropriate configuration settings in the FICA module.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code:
  
  You can use transaction code FQDN (for co-liability management) to manage co-liability records and set the deletion indicator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your version of SAP and the configuration of your FICA module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After setting the deletion indicator, attempt to delete the co-liability record again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  FICA Module: The Financial Contract Accounting (FICA) module is part of SAP's financial management suite, which handles various financial transactions, including billing, payments, and co-liability management.
  Data Integrity: SAP maintains strict data integrity rules, which means that certain actions (like deletion) are restricted if there are dependencies (like existing documents).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in FICA for managing co-liabilities, billing documents, and customer/vendor accounts.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for further troubleshooting.