How To Fix FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ003 - Co-liability type &1 is not customized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ - Debt Object Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Co-liability type &1 is not customized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ003 - Co-liability type &1 is not customized ?

  The SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ003 indicates that a co-liability type specified in the system is not properly customized. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) when dealing with co-liability scenarios.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A co-liability type is referenced in a transaction or configuration, but it has not been defined or customized in the system.
  The co-liability type may be missing from the configuration settings in the SAP system, leading to the inability to process transactions that require this type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the co-liability type is properly configured in the system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable -> Co-liability -> Define Co-liability Types
  
  
  
  
  Define Co-liability Type:
  
  Check if the co-liability type mentioned in the error message (represented by &1) exists in the list.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new co-liability type by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the required details.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configuration:
  
  If the co-liability type exists, ensure that it is correctly configured. Verify all necessary fields and settings are filled out according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction that previously triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on co-liability types and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the co-liability type is properly defined and configured, you should be able to resolve the error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ003.