How To Fix PSCD_FACTS_EN012 - You must specify either contract object ID or contract object type

PSCD_FACTS_EN012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSCD_FACTS_EN - FACTS

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You must specify either contract object ID or contract object type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSCD_FACTS_EN012 - You must specify either contract object ID or contract object type ?

  The SAP error message PSCD_FACTS_EN012 indicates that a required parameter, either the contract object ID or the contract object type, has not been specified in the context of a contract-related transaction in the Public Sector Collection and Disbursement (PSCD) module. This error typically arises when trying to process a transaction that requires identification of a specific contract but lacks the necessary identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Parameters: The most common cause of this error is that the transaction being executed does not have the required contract object ID or contract object type specified. This can happen if the user did not input the necessary information or if there is a programming error in the custom code or configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If the system is not properly configured to recognize the contract object types or IDs, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip fields or enter incorrect values that do not