How To Fix FMCA_PSOB038 - Deleted &4 &1 is used in contract &2, part. &3 as outgoing pymt details

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Deleted &4 &1 is used in contract &2, part. &3 as outgoing pymt details

What causes this issue?

&V4& &V1& deleted in the business partner. However &V4& &V1& is still
being used in contract object &V2& with partner &V3& as the outgoing
payment details.

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?

Select the <ZH><LS>Change </></>push button on the right of the message
short text to go to the processing session for contract object &V2&.
On this screen select different outgoing payment details for the
business partner and save the changes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_PSOB038 - Deleted &4 &1 is used in contract &2, part. &3 as outgoing pymt details ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB038 indicates that a deleted payment document (identified by the parameters &4 and &1) is still being referenced in a contract (identified by &2) and a particular part (identified by &3) as outgoing payment details. This situation typically arises in the context of contract management and financial accounting within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Payment Document: The payment document has been deleted, but the system still has references to it in the contract.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the payment details were not properly updated or removed when the payment document was deleted.
  Contractual References: The contract may still be trying to utilize the deleted payment document for processing payments or reporting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract References: Review the contract (identified by &2) and the specific part (identified by &3) to see where the deleted payment document is being referenced. You may need to access the contract management module to do this.
  Update or Remove References: If the payment document is no longer valid, you may need to update the contract to remove the reference to the deleted payment document. This could involve:
  
  Editing the contract to remove the outgoing payment details.
  Adding a new payment document if necessary.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the contract and payment documents 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 contracts and payment documents.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMX1 (for contract management) or FBL1N (for vendor line items) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit contracts and payment documents in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your contract and payment documents are in sync.