How To Fix FMCA1250 - Contract account for FI-A/P integration cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Contract account for FI-A/P integration cannot be created

What causes this issue?

The contract account needed for integrating FI-AP with <LS>Public Sector
Contract Accounting</> cannot be created because no internal number
assignment was set in Customizing for the basic contract account
category.

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?

Ensure that a number range with internal number assignment is set for
the contract account category defined in company code <ZH>P200</> for
integrating the industry business solution PSM-FI (module FI-AP) in
Customizing, under <LS>Financial Accounting -> Contract Accounting ->
Basic Functions -> Contract Accounts -> Number Ranges and Contract
Account Categories -> Configure Contract Account Categories & Assign
Number Ranges</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA1250 - Contract account for FI-A/P integration cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message FMCA1250, which states "Contract account for FI-A/P integration cannot be created," typically occurs in the context of the integration between Financial Accounting (FI) and Accounts Payable (A/P) modules in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to create a contract account for the specified integration due to certain issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The integration between FI and A/P may not be properly configured. This could include missing settings in the contract account configuration or in the FI settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues when trying to create the contract account.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify contract accounts.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the integration settings between FI and A/P are correctly configured. This includes checking the settings in the Financial Accounting module and ensuring that the necessary parameters for contract accounts are set up.
  Verify that the contract account type is correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  If necessary, update the master data to correct any issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to create the contract account has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  If the issue persists, consider checking the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  Consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that there are no underlying technical issues affecting the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message FMCA1250 for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), and OBY6 (Define Company Code for A/P).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FMCA1250 for any known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.