How To Fix FMCA_PSOB036 - Deleted address is used in contract &1 for alternative payt recip. &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Deleted address is used in contract &1 for alternative payt recip. &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 payee &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 the line to
maintain contract object &V1&.
Choose a different address for alternative payee &V4& and save any
changes.
<ZH>Note:</>
SAP recommends that you select the alternative payee'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
the standard address in the contract object. These changes are then
saved when you save the business partner.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_PSOB036 - Deleted address is used in contract &1 for alternative payt recip. &4 ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB036 indicates that a deleted address is being referenced in a contract for an alternative payment recipient. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or financial accounting when an address that has been marked as deleted is still being used in a contract or payment processing.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Address: The address associated with the alternative payment recipient has been deleted from the system, but the contract still references this address.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the contract is not updated to reflect the deletion of the address.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with how the alternative payment recipients are configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Contract: Review the contract referenced in the error message (indicated by &1) to identify where the deleted address is being used.
  Update the Address: If the address is indeed deleted, you will need to either:
  
  Restore the address if it is still needed.
  Update the contract to reference a valid address instead of the deleted one.
  
  
  Review Alternative Payment Recipient: Check the alternative payment recipient (indicated by &4) to ensure that it is correctly configured and that it points to a valid address.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to ensure that all references are valid and that there are no orphaned records.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to manage addresses and contracts in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the database tables related to addresses and contracts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your contracts and payment recipients are correctly configured in the SAP system.