How To Fix TU073 - For contract account &1, contract &3 on &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 073

• Message text: For contract account &1, contract &3 on &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

No budget billing plan was found for the date entered.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the date you entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU073 - For contract account &1, contract &3 on &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TU073 indicates that there is an issue with a contract account in the system. Specifically, it states that the contract account specified (represented by &1) and the contract (represented by &3) do not exist on the specified date (represented by &2). This error typically arises in the context of contract management or billing processes.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Contract Account: The contract account you are trying to access or process does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Contract Number: The contract number provided may be incorrect or may not be linked to the specified contract account.
  Date Issues: The date specified may not correspond to the validity period of the contract or contract account.
  Data Deletion: The contract or contract account may have been deleted or archived in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the contract management module that prevent the system from recognizing the contract account.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Contract Account and Contract Number: Check the contract account number and contract number for accuracy. Ensure that they are correctly entered and exist in the system.
  Check Validity Dates: Ensure that the date you are using is within the validity period of the contract. If the contract is not valid on that date, you will need to use a different date.
  Review Data: Use transaction codes like FBL1N (for vendor line items) or FBL3N (for G/L account line items) to check if the contract account exists and is active.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If you suspect that the contract or account has been deleted or if there are configuration issues, consult with your IT department or SAP support team for further investigation.
  Check for Archiving: If the contract account or contract has been archived, you may need to retrieve it from the archive or check the archiving settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16N (Data Browser) to check the underlying tables for contract accounts and contracts.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error TU073 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract management and billing processes to understand the expected behavior and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TU073 error and implement a solution to resolve it.