How To Fix FMCA1303 - | &1 is not a contract object: Correspondence dunning not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 303

• Message text: | &1 is not a contract object: Correspondence dunning not possible

What causes this issue?

Contract &V1& is not a contract object, but it refers to subapplication
&V1&. Inbound correspondence can only be dunned for contract objects.

System Response

The items are not dunned.

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 FMCA1303 - | &1 is not a contract object: Correspondence dunning not possible ?

  The SAP error message FMCA1303 indicates that the system is unable to process a correspondence dunning request because the specified object is not recognized as a valid contract object. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or financial accounting when trying to perform dunning activities on a contract that the system does not recognize.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Contract Object: The object you are trying to use for dunning is not a valid contract object in the system. This could be due to a typo, incorrect object type, or the object not being properly created or activated in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the contract, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or perform actions on the specified contract object.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the contract object for dunning purposes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Contract Object: Check the contract object you are trying to use. Ensure that it exists in the system and is correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., contract management) and searching for the contract.
  Check Data Consistency: Ensure that all necessary data related to the contract is complete and correct. Look for any missing entries or inconsistencies in the contract details.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform dunning on the specified contract object. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to dunning and contract management. Ensure that the system is set up to recognize the contract objects for dunning purposes.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F150 (Dunning) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to help troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about the contract object in question.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.