How To Fix >R012 - Error in SD - contract acct not filled AWTYP &1 REF &2 ORG &3 POSNR &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >R -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error in SD - contract acct not filled AWTYP &1 REF &2 ORG &3 POSNR &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >R012 - Error in SD - contract acct not filled AWTYP &1 REF &2 ORG &3 POSNR &4 ?

  The SAP error message "R012 Error in SD - contract acct not filled AWTYP &1 REF &2 ORG &3 POSNR &4" typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when there is an issue related to contract accounts not being properly filled or configured in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as sales order creation, billing, or contract management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contract Account: The error indicates that the contract account is not filled for the specified reference (REF), organization (ORG), and position number (POSNR). This can happen if the contract account is not set up correctly in the master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the account determination settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the customer master, sales document, or contract.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like customer master or material master) may not be properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OBYC for account determination) and ensure that the account determination settings are correctly configured for the sales area and customer.
  
  
  
  Review Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD03 or VD03) to ensure that the contract account is filled in the relevant views (e.g., Sales Area Data).
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Document:
  
  Review the sales document (e.g., sales order or contract) to ensure that all required fields are filled in correctly. You can use transaction codes like VA03 to display the sales order.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data is maintained, including customer, material, and pricing conditions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP technical team or BASIS team to check for any underlying issues in the system or to analyze the error logs for more details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03 / VD03: Display Customer Master
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  OBYC: Configuration for Account Determination
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Sales and Distribution to understand the configuration and data requirements better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message. If the problem continues, further investigation may be required, possibly involving SAP support.