How To Fix 06042 - Target value of contract & exceeded by & &

06042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Target value of contract & exceeded by & &

What causes this issue?

The target value of <DS:GLOS.3526BFF6AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>contract
</> no. &V1& which you are referencing has been exceeded (or will be
exceeded on creation of this <DS:GLOS.3526BFF7AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>
contract release order</>) by &V2& &V3&.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_T160M LANGUAGE EN
INCLUDE NA_EKGRP LANGUAGE EN

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

06042 - Details

• The SAP error message "06042 Target value of contract & exceeded by & &" typically occurs in the context of contract management or procurement processes within SAP. This error indicates that the target value set for a contract has been exceeded by the amount specified in the error message.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Contract Limits: The most common cause of this error is that the total value of the purchase orders or goods receipts associated with a contract has surpassed the target value defined in the contract.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect data entry in the contract or related documents, leading to discrepancies in the expected versus actual values.
  Contract Modifications: Changes made to the contract after its initial creation (e.g., adding new items or increasing quantities) may not have been properly reflected in the target value.
  Multiple Purchase Orders: If multiple purchase orders are linked to the same contract, the cumulative value may exceed