How To Fix FMCA1621 - Sample values for contract account category &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 621

• Message text: Sample values for contract account category &1 not found

What causes this issue?

You want to use a contract account category which has not yet had sample
values defined for it in Customizing.

System Response

It is not possible to use the "Create with Sample" function for the
selected contract account category.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the contract account categories for which you want to use the
function <LS>Create with Sample</> in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.ISPSCA_V_TFICA_DEF>Define Sample for Contract Account
Categories</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA1621 - Sample values for contract account category &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message FMCA1621 indicates that the system could not find sample values for a specific contract account category. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounts in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with contract account management (CAM) or funds management (FM).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the sample values for the specified contract account category have not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration during the setup of contract accounts.
  
  
  Incorrect Account Category: The account category specified in the transaction may not exist or may have been incorrectly entered.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues in transferring the relevant sample values.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sample values for the specified account category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for contract accounts in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant IMG (Implementation Guide) path.
  Ensure that the sample values for the specified contract account category are defined. If they are missing, you will need to create them.
  
  
  
  Verify Account Category: 
  
  Double-check the account category you are using in your transaction. Ensure that it is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review: 
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including sample values, was correctly transferred.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: 
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the contract account category and its sample values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up contract account categories and sample values.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining account types) or FSP0 (for managing contract accounts) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMCA1621 error and implement a solution to resolve it.