How To Fix FMCA1606 - Contract account &1 and contract account category &2 are not compatible


FMCA1606 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 606

  • Message text: Contract account &1 and contract account category &2 are not compatible

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA1606 - Contract account &1 and contract account category &2 are not compatible ?
    The SAP error message FMCA1606 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the contract account and the contract account category in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module. This error typically arises when trying to process transactions that involve contract accounts that are not aligned with the expected categories.
    
    Cause: Incompatible Account Types: The contract account you are trying to use is not compatible with the specified contract account category. This could be due to configuration settings in the system.
    Configuration Issues: The settings in the Funds Management module may not be correctly defined, leading to mismatches between account types and categories. Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong contract account or category is selected.
    Solution: Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for contract accounts and contract account categories in the SAP system. Ensure that the contract account is assigned to the correct category and that the category

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