How To Fix W_CB385 - It exists no condition contract with external guid &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 385

• Message text: It exists no condition contract with external guid &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB385 - It exists no condition contract with external guid &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CB385:
  
  SAP Error Message: W_CB385
  Text:
  
  It exists no condition contract with external guid &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the system could not find a condition contract associated with the specified external GUID (Globally Unique Identifier). In SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA), condition contracts are used to manage billing and payment conditions linked to business partners or contracts.
  The external GUID is typically used to uniquely identify a contract or an object in integration scenarios, such as when data is exchanged between SAP and external systems or when referencing contracts in custom developments.
  Possible causes include:
  
  The external GUID provided does not correspond to any existing condition contract in the system.
  The condition contract might have been deleted or not yet created.
  There is a mismatch or error in the integration or data transfer process that passes the external GUID.
  The system is looking up the condition contract in the wrong client, company code, or contract account.
  Custom code or enhancements incorrectly reference or pass the external GUID.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Verify the External GUID:
  
  Check the external GUID value passed in the message (&1) for correctness.
  Confirm that this GUID is valid and corresponds to an existing condition contract.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Contracts:
  
  Use transaction FPAYH or FPAYC (depending on your SAP version) to display condition contracts.
  Alternatively, check tables such as FKK_CONTRACT or related tables where condition contracts are stored.
  Search for the contract using the external GUID or other identifiers.
  
  
  
  Integration and Data Consistency:
  
  If the GUID comes from an external system, verify the integration interface or middleware.
  Ensure that the contract creation process in SAP has been completed successfully before referencing it.
  Check for any errors in data replication or interface logs.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code / Enhancements:
  
  If this message appears during a custom process, debug the code to see how the external GUID is retrieved and used.
  Ensure that the logic to find or create condition contracts is correct.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct the Condition Contract:
  
  If the condition contract does not exist, create it manually or trigger the process that creates it.
  If it was deleted accidentally, restore it if possible.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message W_CB385 for any known issues or patches.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing the external GUID and context.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Condition Contracts in FI-CA:
  
  Condition contracts are used to define billing and payment conditions for contract accounts. They are essential for correct billing and settlement.
  
  
  External GUID Usage:
  
  External GUIDs are often used in integration scenarios, such as with SAP CRM, SAP IS-U, or third-party systems, to uniquely identify contracts or business objects.
  
  
  Tables to Check:  
  
  FKK_CONTRACT – Condition contract header data  
  FKK_CONTRACT_ITEM – Condition contract item data  
  FKK_EXT_GUID – Table that may link external GUIDs to internal contract IDs (depending on system customization)
  
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  FPAYH – Display condition contract header  
  FPAYC – Display condition contract items  
  SE16 / SE16N – Table browser to check contract and GUID tables
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during billing, payment processing, integration), I can help tailor the troubleshooting steps further.