How To Fix FMCA_PSOB097 - The contract account data for contract &1 is flagged as obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_PSOB - Contract Object

• Message number: 097

• Message text: The contract account data for contract &1 is flagged as obsolete

What causes this issue?

In contract object &V1&, the contract account data for business partner
&V2& and contract account category &V4& (with the corresponding
contract account &V3&) is flagged as <DS:DE.PS_XOBSL>obsolete</>.
Postings to obsolete contract account data are possible with special
authorization. However, note that obsolete contract account data will
remain hidden which means that users without special authorization will
not be able to access the master data on the document entered.

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?

Check whether the posting to this obsolete contract account data is
necessary. If it is, you should delete the obsolete indicator for
contract account data. This will then allow all users to access this
master data.

Procedure for System Administrators

Postings to obsolete contract account data and the processing of these
data records requires special authorization for authorization object
<ZH>F_KK_SOND</> with activity <ZH>24</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_PSOB097 - The contract account data for contract &1 is flagged as obsolete ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_PSOB097 indicates that the contract account data for a specific contract is flagged as obsolete. This typically occurs in the context of contract account management within SAP, particularly in the Financial Management (FM) module.
  Cause:
  
  
  Obsolete Flag: The contract account data has been marked as obsolete, which means it is no longer valid for processing. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The contract has been terminated or closed.
  The contract account has been archived or deleted.
  Data inconsistencies or errors during data migration or updates.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the integrity of the data in the system, leading to the account being flagged as obsolete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the contract account in question. If it has been intentionally marked as obsolete, you may need to review the business processes to determine if this is correct.
  
  
  Reactivation: If the account should not be obsolete, you may need to reactivate it. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the contract account in the SAP system.
  Changing the status from obsolete to active, if applicable.
  
  
  
  Data Correction: If the obsolescence is due to data integrity issues, you may need to correct the underlying data. This could involve:
  
  Running data consistency checks.
  Correcting any erroneous entries in the contract account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to contract account management for specific instructions on handling obsolete accounts.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  FMAVCR01: Display Contract Account
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on handling obsolete contract accounts.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to contract accounts, as restrictions may prevent you from reactivating or modifying the status.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FMCA_PSOB097 error and manage the contract account data effectively.