How To Fix MDG_FICA_CHECK017 - Enter a valid contract account number.

MDG_FICA_CHECK017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_FICA_CHECK - Contract Account Check Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Enter a valid contract account number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK017 - Enter a valid contract account number. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK017 ("Enter a valid contract account number") typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) for Financial Accounting (FI) and Customer Accounting (CA). This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize the contract account number you have entered, which is essential for processing transactions related to customer accounts.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Contract Account Number: The number entered does not exist in the system or is incorrectly formatted.
  Data Synchronization Issues: The contract account may not have been properly synchronized or updated in the MDG system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the contract account data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the system that prevent the recognition of valid contract account numbers.
  Inactive or Deleted Accounts: The contract account may have been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the Contract Account Number: Double-check the contract account number for