How To Fix RECABT024 - Previous object for follow-on contract not contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECABT - Messages for BDT Applications (Cross-Application)

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Previous object for follow-on contract not contract

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECABT024 - Previous object for follow-on contract not contract ?

  The SAP error message RECABT024 indicates that there is an issue with the follow-on contract in the context of contract accounting. Specifically, the message states that the previous object for the follow-on contract is not a contract. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a follow-on contract that is expected to reference a previous contract, but the system cannot find a valid contract to reference.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Reference: The follow-on contract is trying to reference an object that is not a valid contract. This could be due to a typo, incorrect object type, or the previous contract not being created or saved properly.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues in the database where the previous contract is either missing or has been deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle follow-on contracts, leading to the inability to recognize the previous contract.
  
  
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