FMCA1017 - Transfer is to contract account &1 without contract object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA1 - IS-PS-CA: Messages about Contract A/R & A/P

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Transfer is to contract account &1 without contract object

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out a transfer posting to contract account &V1&. This
contract account does not have any contract objects.

System Response

The business partner items are posted on the target account without
reference to a contract object. If you have already entered a contract
object, the corresponding field is deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA1017 - Transfer is to contract account &1 without contract object ?

  The SAP error message FMCA1017 indicates that there is an issue with transferring a transaction to a contract account that does not have an associated contract object. This error typically arises in the context of Financial Management (FM) and Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A transaction is being posted to a contract account that is expected to have a contract object linked to it, but the contract object is missing or not properly assigned.
  The contract account is not set up correctly in the system, or the necessary configuration for contract objects is incomplete.
  There may be a mismatch in the data being processed, such as incorrect account assignment or missing master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCA1017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Account Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the contract account in question is correctly configured and has a valid contract object assigned to it.
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the configuration of the contract account.
  
  
  
  Verify Contract Object Assignment:
  
  Check if the contract object is correctly assigned to the contract account. You can do this by reviewing the contract account master data.
  Use transaction code FPL1 to display the contract account and verify the assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to post has the correct references and that all required fields are filled out.
  Check for any missing or incorrect data in the transaction that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to contract accounts and contract objects for any specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Configuration for contract accounts.
  FPL1: Display contract account.
  FPL2: Display contract account with contract object.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message number (FMCA1017) in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on contract accounts and their configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.