How To Fix FMCA_PSOB008 - Contract object &1 already exists

FMCA_PSOB008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Contract object &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

You want to create a contract object with external number &V1&. This is
not possible because a contract object with the same number already
exists.

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?

Enter a number that has not yet been assigned.

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 FMCA_PSOB008 - Contract object &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB008, which states "Contract object &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a contract object that already exists in the system, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a contract with the same identifier (e.g., contract number) already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as entering the same contract number or details that match an existing contract.
  System Configuration: There could be issues related to system configuration or settings that prevent the creation of new contract objects with existing identifiers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Contracts: Verify if the contract object with the specified identifier already exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the contract using transaction codes like