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

FMCA_PSOB059 - Overview

• 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  Obsolete Data: The partner and account category combination has been flagged as obsolete, meaning it is no longer valid for use in transactions.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