How To Fix ICLCUST195 - Contract account category &1 has not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLCUST - Checking Customizing Tables

• Message number: 195

• Message text: Contract account category &1 has not been defined

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose another contract account category, or create contract account
category &V1& in the Collections/Disbursements implementation guide.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLCUST195 - Contract account category &1 has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message ICLCUST195 indicates that a contract account category has not been defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of contract account management, particularly when working with customer accounts in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process a contract account that is associated with a category that has not been configured in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The contract account category has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The contract account is being referenced incorrectly, or the category is not valid.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ICLCUST195 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable > Master Data > Define Contract Account Categories.
  Ensure that the contract account category in question is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Contract Account Category:
  
  If the category does not exist, you will need to create it. Make sure to define all necessary attributes for the category.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to meet the required specifications.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Verify that the contract account being processed is using the correct category. Check for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to contract account management for additional guidance on setting up categories.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for defining account types) and OBA7 (for defining account groups).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify contract account categories.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.