How To Fix HRPIQ00ACCOUNTING618 - Contract acct of BP &1 will not be updated (automatic update deactivated)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00ACCOUNTING - Campus Management - Student Accounting

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Contract acct of BP &1 will not be updated (automatic update deactivated)

What causes this issue?

The automatic update function has been entirely deactivated for the
contract account of business partner &V1&.

System Response

The system cannot update the contract account and associated contract
objects for this student.
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<DS:TX.CM_XX_CMAC_AUTOMATIC_UPDATE>Automatic Creation and Update of
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00ACCOUNTING618 - Contract acct of BP &1 will not be updated (automatic update deactivated) ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00ACCOUNTING618 indicates that the contract account of a Business Partner (BP) will not be updated because the automatic update has been deactivated. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, which is used for managing customer accounts and billing processes.
  Cause:
  
  Automatic Update Deactivation: The most common cause of this error is that the automatic update for the contract account is not activated for the specific Business Partner or contract type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the automatic update from occurring.
  Business Partner Settings: The Business Partner may not be set up correctly, or the relevant settings for the contract account may be missing or incorrect.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support automatic updates for contract accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system and verify that the automatic update for contract accounts is enabled for the relevant Business Partner and contract type.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Basic Functions > Automatic Account Assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Settings:
  
  Ensure that the Business Partner is correctly configured with the necessary roles and settings that allow for automatic updates.
  Check the contract account settings for the Business Partner to ensure they are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Review:
  
  Verify that the transaction type being used allows for automatic updates. If it does not, consider using a different transaction type that supports this feature.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Business Partner management and contract account settings, such as BP (Business Partner) and FKKVKP (Contract Account).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform updates on contract accounts.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP FI-CA for further assistance.