How To Fix FMCA_PSOB035 - Deleted address is used in contract &1 for alternative payer &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Deleted address is used in contract &1 for alternative payer &4

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the address (description:&V3&) in the business partner.
However, this address is still being used as the chosen partner address
for alternative payer &V4& in contract object &V1& with partner &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?

Click on the <LS>Change</> pushbutton on the right of this line to
maintain contract object &V1&.
Choose a different address for alternative payer &V4& and save any
changes.
<ZH>Note:</>
SAP recommends that you select the alternative payer's standard address
for the contract object, instead of a specific address. This ensures
that changes to the business partner address are automatically used as
standard address in the contract object. These changes are then saved
when you save the business partner.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_PSOB035 - Deleted address is used in contract &1 for alternative payer &4 ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB035 indicates that a deleted address is being referenced in a contract for an alternative payer. This typically occurs in the context of financial contracts or agreements where an alternative payer's address has been marked as deleted in the system, but the contract is still trying to reference that address.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Address: The address for the alternative payer has been deleted from the system, but the contract still references this address.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the contract is not updated to reflect the deletion of the address.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues in the configuration of the address management or contract management modules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Address Status: Verify the status of the alternative payer's address in the system. If it has been deleted, you will need to either restore the address or update the contract to reference a valid address.
  
  
  Update Contract: If the address is indeed deleted, you should update the contract to use a valid address for the alternative payer. This can typically be done through the contract management transaction in SAP.
  
  
  Restore Address: If the deletion was accidental and the address is still needed, you may consider restoring the deleted address if your system allows for it.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a data consistency check to ensure that all references in contracts are valid and that there are no other inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to manage addresses and contracts in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure how to proceed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) for managing addresses and FMCA (Contract Management) for handling contracts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to addresses and contracts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FMCA_PSOB035 and ensure that your contracts are referencing valid addresses.