How To Fix FKKESCH012 - Specify a contract account for the business partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKESCH - Messages for Check Escheatment

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Specify a contract account for the business partner

What causes this issue?

For company code &V1& and receiver code &V2& you have defined business
partner &V3&. This is used for the posting of the escheatment. However,
the specification of a contract account is required for the posting.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for company code &V1& and receiver code &V2&, specify a
contract account.
INCLUDE FICA_NA_CUST_2 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKESCH012 - Specify a contract account for the business partner ?

  The SAP error message FKKESCH012 indicates that a contract account must be specified for the business partner in the context of contract account management. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a contract account to be linked to a business partner, but the system cannot find one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contract Account: The business partner you are working with does not have a contract account assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the business partner or contract account may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Search for the business partner in question.
  Ensure that a contract account is assigned to the business partner. If not, you will need to create or assign a contract account.
  
  
  
  Create/Assign Contract Account:
  
  If the business partner does not have a contract account, you can create one by navigating to the contract account management area.
  Assign the newly created contract account to the business partner.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the integration between business partners and contract accounts is correctly set up.
  This may involve reviewing the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or the Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any necessary data consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the database that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing business partners and contract accounts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  FQ1D: Contract Account Management
  
  
  SAP Modules: 
  
  Financial Accounting (FI)
  Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.