How To Fix FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ026 - Inconsistency: Debtor is not part of co-liabity but is part of record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ - Debt Object Messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Inconsistency: Debtor is not part of co-liabity but is part of record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ026 - Inconsistency: Debtor is not part of co-liabity but is part of record ?

  The SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ026 indicates an inconsistency in the co-liability setup within the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically in the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) component. This error occurs when a debtor is referenced in a co-liability record, but the debtor is not actually part of the defined co-liability group.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The debtor is included in a co-liability record, but the system does not recognize them as part of the co-liability group. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual data entry errors.
  Changes in the co-liability group that were not reflected in all relevant records.
  Deletion or modification of debtor records without updating the co-liability settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for co-liability may not be correctly set up, leading to mismatches between the debtor records and the co-liability definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Co-liability Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the co-liability configuration settings in SAP and verify that the debtor in question is correctly included in the co-liability group.
  Ensure that the co-liability group is properly defined and that all relevant debtors are included.
  
  
  
  Review Debtor Records:
  
  Check the debtor record for any inconsistencies or missing information that might prevent it from being recognized as part of the co-liability group.
  If the debtor should not be part of the co-liability, remove them from the relevant records.
  
  
  
  Update Records:
  
  If the debtor is supposed to be part of the co-liability, update the co-liability records to include the debtor.
  If the debtor is not supposed to be part of the co-liability, remove the debtor from the co-liability record.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a data consistency check in the FI-CA module to identify any other inconsistencies that may exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to co-liability for any specific instructions or known issues that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Co-liability in SAP: Co-liability allows multiple debtors to be jointly liable for a debt. It is commonly used in scenarios where multiple parties are involved in a financial obligation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FQ1D (for co-liability management) and FQ1C (for displaying co-liability records).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ026 error.