How To Fix >P062 - Deleted address used in contract account &1 for alternative payer &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >P -

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Deleted address used in contract account &1 for alternative payer &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >P062 - Deleted address used in contract account &1 for alternative payer &4 ?

  The SAP error message "P062 Deleted address used in contract account &1 for alternative payer &4" indicates that there is an issue with the address data associated with a contract account in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the address for the alternative payer has been marked as deleted, which prevents the system from processing transactions related to that account.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Address: The address for the alternative payer has been deleted in the system, but the contract account is still referencing this deleted address.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, where the contract account is trying to use an address that no longer exists.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the SAP system that are causing the system to reference a deleted address.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Address Status: Verify the status of the address associated with the alternative payer. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., transaction code BP for Business Partner) and checking if the address is marked as deleted.
  
  
  Restore or Update Address: If the address is indeed deleted, you can either:
  
  Restore the address if it was deleted by mistake.
  Update the contract account to reference a valid, active address for the alternative payer.
  
  
  
  Reassign Alternative Payer: If the alternative payer is no longer valid, consider reassigning a different, valid alternative payer to the contract account.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks in the system to identify any other potential issues with master data that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check account details.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify address data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the contract account is correctly referencing a valid address for the alternative payer.