How To Fix FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ128 - Correspondence type &1 not enabled for selected co-liability types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ - Debt Object Messages

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Correspondence type &1 not enabled for selected co-liability types

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ128 - Correspondence type &1 not enabled for selected co-liability types ?

  The SAP error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ128 indicates that a specific correspondence type is not enabled for the selected co-liability types in the Financial Contract Accounting (FI-CA) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to generate correspondence (such as invoices, reminders, or other notifications) for a co-liability scenario that has not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The correspondence type you are trying to use is not configured to handle the specific co-liability types in the system.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings for the correspondence type in the configuration may not have been completed, or the co-liability types may not be linked to the correspondence type.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data being processed may not match the expected parameters for the correspondence type and co-liability types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Correspondence Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Correspondence > Define Correspondence Types.
  Verify that the correspondence type you are using is correctly configured and enabled for the relevant co-liability types.
  
  
  
  Enable Co-liability Types:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the co-liability types are linked to the correspondence type.
  If not, you may need to add the necessary co-liability types to the correspondence type settings.
  
  
  
  Review Co-liability Settings:
  
  Ensure that the co-liability types you are working with are correctly defined in the system.
  Check if there are any restrictions or specific settings that might prevent the correspondence type from being used with those co-liability types.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If applicable, try to generate correspondence with different co-liability types or correspondence types to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional details regarding the configuration of correspondence types and co-liability types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  FI-CA Module: This error is specific to the Financial Contract Accounting module, which deals with managing customer accounts and financial transactions.
  Co-liability Types: These are specific types of liabilities that can be shared among multiple parties, and they need to be properly configured to ensure correct processing of financial documents.
  Correspondence Types: These are predefined templates or formats used for generating communications related to financial transactions, such as invoices or reminders.
  
  By following the above steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message FICA_COLIABILITY_OBJ128.