How To Fix FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ085 - Co-liability type &1 does not exist - correct your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ - Debt Object Messages

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Co-liability type &1 does not exist - correct your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ085 - Co-liability type &1 does not exist - correct your entry ?

  The SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ085 indicates that the co-liability type specified in your entry does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) when dealing with co-liability scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Co-liability Type: The co-liability type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the co-liability type you entered.
  Configuration Issues: The co-liability type may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, the necessary entries for co-liability types may not have been created.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Co-liability Type: Verify the co-liability type you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and formatted.
  Define Co-liability Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant path for defining co-liability types. This is usually found under:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Co-liability > Define Co-liability Types.
  
  
  If the co-liability type does not exist, create a new entry with the required parameters.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct co-liability types to use, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with a functional consultant.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify co-liability types in the system.
  Testing: After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBD2 (for defining co-liability types) or FQEVENT (for managing events in FI-CA).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to co-liability types.
  User Manual: Refer to the user manual or help documentation for more detailed instructions on managing co-liability types in SAP FI-CA.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP FI-CA.