How To Fix RETMFI021 - External contract not allowed to have acct assignmt obj. in posting term

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETMFI - Messages for Posting Terms

• Message number: 021

• Message text: External contract not allowed to have acct assignmt obj. in posting term

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETMFI021 - External contract not allowed to have acct assignmt obj. in posting term ?

  The SAP error message RETMFI021 indicates that there is an issue with an external contract that is not allowed to have an account assignment object in the posting term. This typically occurs in the context of contract management and financial postings within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Account Assignment Configuration: The external contract is configured in such a way that it does not allow for account assignment objects (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) to be assigned in the posting term.
  
  
  Contract Type Settings: The type of contract being used may not support account assignments. For example, certain contract types may be set up for specific purposes that do not require or allow account assignments.
  
  
  Posting Term Settings: The posting term may have been incorrectly configured to require an account assignment when the contract type does not support it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RETMFI021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Type: Review the contract type settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the contract type you are using allows for account assignments. If it does not, you may need to change the contract type or modify the settings.
  
  
  Review Posting Term Configuration: Check the configuration of the posting term. Ensure that it is set up correctly and does not require an account assignment for the type of contract you are working with.
  
  
  Adjust Account Assignment: If the contract type does not allow for account assignments, you may need to remove any account assignment objects from the posting term or adjust the contract to a type that supports them.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the contract type and posting term configurations.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), or ME33K (Display Contract) to manage contracts.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for account assignment and contract types can typically be found in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant modules (e.g., Materials Management, Contract Management).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to contract types and account assignments in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RETMFI021 error and implement a suitable solution.