How To Fix FMCA1252 - Business partner &1 has not yet been created as contract partner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Business partner &1 has not yet been created as contract partner

What causes this issue?

The integration of the industry business solution <LS>PSM-FI</> (
<LS>FI-AP</>) <LS>Public Sector Contract Accounting</> is active with
the result that a contract account is needed for each business partner
in the role <LS>Vendor</>. This can only be generated automatically if
the business partner has already been created in the role <LS>Contract
Partner</>.

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?

First create business partner &V1& using transaction <LS>FPP1
</> (in the SAP Menu under <LS>Financial Accounting -> Contract
Accounts Receivable and Payable -> Master Data -> Business Partner</>)
in the Role <LS>Contract Partner</> before you generate the vendor role
of this business partner.

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 FMCA1252 - Business partner &1 has not yet been created as contract partner ?

  The SAP error message FMCA1252 indicates that a business partner (BP) has not been created as a contract partner in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of contract management or when trying to process transactions that require a valid business partner to be associated with a contract.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Not Created: The primary cause of this error is that the business partner you are trying to use has not been created in the system as a contract partner.
  Incorrect Business Partner Role: The business partner may exist, but it might not have the necessary role assigned that qualifies it as a contract partner.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the business partner from being recognized as a valid contract partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Business Partner:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code for creating business partners (e.g., BP).
  Ensure that the business partner is created with the appropriate roles that qualify it as a contract partner (e.g., customer, vendor).
  Make sure to fill in all required fields and save the business partner.
  
  
  
  Assign the Correct Role:
  
  If the business partner already exists, check the roles assigned to it.
  Use the transaction code BP to edit the business partner and ensure that it has the necessary roles (e.g., "Contract Partner" role).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings in the system allow for the business partner to be used as a contract partner.
  This may involve checking the customizing settings in the SAP system related to contract management and business partner roles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant reports or transactions to check for data consistency issues that might be affecting the business partner's status.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FMCA (Contract Management), and others that may be involved in the process.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on business partner roles and contract management.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCA1252 error and successfully use the business partner in your contract management processes.