How To Fix FMCA_INCORR026 - A request already exists for cntrt object &1 for period &2; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_INCORR - Messages for Inbound Correspondence

• Message number: 026

• Message text: A request already exists for cntrt object &1 for period &2; see long text

What causes this issue?

A request already exists for business partner &V3&, contract account
&V2& and contract object &V1& for period &V2&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_INCORR026 - A request already exists for cntrt object &1 for period &2; see long text ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_INCORR026 indicates that there is an attempt to create or process a request for a contract object (cntrt object) for a specific period that already has an existing request. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or financial management within SAP, particularly when dealing with budgetary control or funds management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Request: The most common cause of this error is that a request for the same contract object and period has already been created. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual entry errors where the same request is submitted multiple times.
  System processes that inadvertently trigger the creation of duplicate requests.
  A previous transaction that was not completed or was left in a pending state.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity in the system, such as inconsistencies in the database that lead to the system believing a request already exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Requests: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FMCA or FMAVCR01 to check for existing requests for the specified contract object and period. 
  Look for any requests that may have been created previously and determine their status.
  
  
  
  Review and Correct: 
  
  If a duplicate request is found, you may need to either complete or delete the existing request before creating a new one.
  Ensure that all necessary data is correctly entered to avoid duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text: 
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by navigating to the error message in the SAP system and viewing the long text for additional context or specific instructions.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: 
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the system configuration and processes to ensure that they are set up to prevent duplicate requests.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMCA (for contract management) and FMAVCR01 (for budgetary control).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FMCA_INCORR026 for any specific fixes or updates that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on contract management and funds management for best practices and guidelines to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.