How To Fix MDG_FICA_CHECK018 - Contract account category &1 allows only one business partner.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_FICA_CHECK - Contract Account Check Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Contract account category &1 allows only one business partner.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK018 - Contract account category &1 allows only one business partner. ?

  The SAP error message MDG_FICA_CHECK018 indicates that the contract account category specified in the transaction allows only one business partner to be assigned. This typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to create or modify a contract account that is linked to a business partner.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to assign multiple business partners to a contract account category that is configured to allow only one.
  The contract account category settings in the system restrict the number of business partners that can be associated with it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Account Category Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the contract account category in the SAP system.
  Verify the settings for the specific contract account category (e.g., whether it is set to allow only one business partner).
  
  
  
  Modify Business Partner Assignment:
  
  If you need to assign a different business partner, ensure that you remove the existing business partner from the contract account before adding a new one.
  If you need to keep multiple business partners, consider changing the contract account category to one that allows multiple business partners, if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to contract accounts and business partner assignments to understand the implications of changing settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), OBC4 (Define Contract Account Categories), or OBY6 (Define Company Code) to navigate to the relevant settings.
  Business Partner Roles: Ensure that the business partner roles are correctly assigned and that the business partner is active and valid for the contract account category in question.
  Master Data Governance (MDG): If you are using MDG, ensure that the data governance processes are correctly set up to handle business partner and contract account relationships.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your contract account is set up correctly in accordance with the business requirements.