How To Fix FINS_CNTACT012 - The system has no Best Pract. activated content,report cannot be executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CNTACT - Message Accounting Principle Violation

• Message number: 012

• Message text: The system has no Best Pract. activated content,report cannot be executed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CNTACT012 - The system has no Best Pract. activated content,report cannot be executed ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CNTACT012 indicates that the system does not have any Best Practices activated content, which is necessary for executing the report you are trying to run. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business Suite when you are trying to access certain functionalities or reports that rely on Best Practices content.
  Cause:
  
  No Best Practices Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the Best Practices content has not been activated in your SAP system. Best Practices provide pre-configured settings and content that are essential for certain reports and functionalities.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that prevent the Best Practices from being recognized or activated.
  Missing Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Best Practices content.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Best Practices Content:
  
  Go to the SAP Best Practices Explorer (https://rapid.sap.com/bp).
  Identify the relevant Best Practices for your business scenario.
  Follow the activation steps provided in the Best Practices documentation to activate the necessary content in your SAP system.
  You may need to use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and activate the relevant Best Practices.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system is properly configured to recognize and utilize the Best Practices content.
  Review the configuration settings in the relevant modules to ensure they align with the activated Best Practices.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to execute the report has the necessary authorizations to access the Best Practices content.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure the appropriate roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to the specific report you are trying to execute. There may be additional prerequisites or configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide guidance specific to your system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Best Practices: These are pre-configured solutions that help businesses implement SAP software more efficiently. They include processes, configurations, and documentation tailored to specific industries or business scenarios.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing) and SIMG (Implementation Guide) for navigating configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully execute the report.