How To Fix FMCA_PSOB085 - AP/AR data of contract object &1 obsolete (partner: &2 cat. &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

• Message number: 085

• Message text: AP/AR data of contract object &1 obsolete (partner: &2 cat. &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_PSOB085 - AP/AR data of contract object &1 obsolete (partner: &2 cat. &3) ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB085 indicates that the Accounts Payable (AP) or Accounts Receivable (AR) data for a contract object is obsolete. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or financial transactions where the system is trying to access or process data that is no longer valid or has been marked as obsolete.
  Cause:
  
  
  Obsolete Data: The contract object referenced in the error message has been marked as obsolete in the system. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The contract has been terminated or completed.
  The contract data has been archived or deleted.
  Changes in the partner data (e.g., vendor or customer) that affect the contract.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect partner information.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow for certain types of transactions to be processed if the contract is marked as obsolete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the contract object in question. If it is indeed marked as obsolete, you may need to review the business process to determine if it should be reactivated or if a new contract should be created.
  
  
  Review Partner Data: Check the partner data (vendor or customer) associated with the contract. Ensure that the partner is active and that there are no issues with the partner master data.
  
  
  Data Correction: If the contract should not be obsolete, you may need to correct the status in the system. This may involve working with your SAP administrator or support team to update the contract status.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Transaction Logs: Check transaction logs or change logs to see if there were any recent changes made to the contract or partner data that could have led to this error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause or solution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), FB03 (Display Document), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to review the contract and associated documents.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FMCA_PSOB085 for any known issues or fixes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to access and modify contract and partner data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.