How To Fix FMCA_PSOB059 - Partner &1 and account category &2 are already assigned as obsolete data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Partner &1 and account category &2 are already assigned as obsolete data

What causes this issue?

You want to create a new partner relationship for a contract object
between business partner &V1& and contract account category &V2&.
However, this is not possible because this partner relationship already
exists as a data record for a contract account flagged as
<DS:DE.PS_XOBSL>obsolete</>.

System Response

The partner relationship is not created.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the existing partner relationship and you have
the necessary special authorization, delete the obsolete indicator of
the corresponding data record for the contract account or get someone
with authorization to delete it for you. By clicking on <LS>change
</>, you can process the existing partner relationship.

Procedure for System Administrators

To delete the obsolete indicator, you require special authorization for
authorization object <ZH>F_KK_SOND</> with activity <ZH>24</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_PSOB059 - Partner &1 and account category &2 are already assigned as obsolete data ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB059 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a partner and account category in the context of Financial Management (FM) or Controlling (CO) modules. Specifically, it suggests that the combination of the partner (e.g., a vendor or customer) and the account category is already marked as obsolete in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Data: The partner and account category combination has been flagged as obsolete, meaning it is no longer valid for use in transactions.
  Data Migration or Changes: This error can occur during data migration or when changes are made to the partner or account category settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that have led to this combination being marked as obsolete.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Obsolete Status: Verify the status of the partner and account category in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., vendor or customer master) and checking if the partner is marked as obsolete.
  Update or Reactivate: If the partner is indeed obsolete and you need to use it, you may need to update its status or reactivate it, depending on your business requirements.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to partner and account category assignments. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and that obsolete data is handled appropriately.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for additional context and guidance.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FK01 (Create Vendor), or FD01 (Create Customer) to manage partner data.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is managed in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.