How To Fix FIRU_CNT011 - Prefix before the contract number must be in capital letters: &1, not &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIRU_CNT - Contract Accounting

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Prefix before the contract number must be in capital letters: &1, not &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIRU_CNT011 - Prefix before the contract number must be in capital letters: &1, not &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIRU_CNT011 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the contract number being used in a transaction. Specifically, the prefix of the contract number must be in capital letters, but the system has detected that it is not.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the contract number provided does not adhere to the required format. In this case, the prefix of the contract number is expected to be in uppercase letters, but the input contains lowercase letters or a mix of cases.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Contract Number: Review the contract number you are trying to enter. Ensure that the prefix is in uppercase letters.
  
  
  Correct the Input: If the prefix is in lowercase or mixed case, change it to all uppercase letters. For example, if the contract number is "abc123", change it to "ABC123".
  
  
  Re-enter the Contract Number: After making the necessary changes, re-enter the contract number in the relevant field and try to execute the transaction again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Configuration: This error is often related to the configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce naming conventions for contract numbers. If you are consistently encountering this issue, it may be worth checking with your SAP administrator to ensure that the naming conventions are correctly set up.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to contract management for more details on naming conventions and formats.
  
  
  User Training: If multiple users are encountering this issue, consider providing training or guidelines on the correct format for entering contract numbers to prevent future occurrences.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIRU_CNT011 error and successfully process your transaction.