How To Fix FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ116 - &1 &2 &3 not re-distributable. Additional associated co-liability exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ - Debt Object Messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: &1 &2 &3 not re-distributable. Additional associated co-liability exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ116 - &1 &2 &3 not re-distributable. Additional associated co-liability exists ?

  The SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ116 indicates that there is an issue with the co-liability distribution in the Financial Contract Accounting (FI-CA) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to redistribute a co-liability object, but there are additional associated co-liability entries that prevent the redistribution.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Existing Co-liability Entries: There are other co-liability entries linked to the object you are trying to redistribute. These entries may not be eligible for redistribution due to their status or configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for co-liability management may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts during redistribution.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the underlying data that prevent the redistribution process from completing successfully.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Co-liability Entries:
  
  Review the co-liability entries associated with the object in question. Ensure that there are no additional entries that could be causing the conflict.
  Use transaction codes like FPL9 or FPL1 to analyze the co-liability objects and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Clear Unnecessary Entries:
  
  If there are unnecessary or outdated co-liability entries, consider clearing or archiving them if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for co-liability management in the SAP system. Ensure that all settings are correctly defined and aligned with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to co-liability management for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FPL9: Display Co-liability
  FPL1: Create Co-liability
  FPL2: Change Co-liability
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to co-liability issues in the SAP Support Portal. These notes may provide additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  FI-CA Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Financial Contract Accounting to understand the co-liability functionality better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.