How To Fix >5740 - Doc. with contract acct assgt cannot be posted with contr. acct and cont.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 740

• Message text: Doc. with contract acct assgt cannot be posted with contr. acct and cont.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5740 - Doc. with contract acct assgt cannot be posted with contr. acct and cont. ?

  The SAP error message "5740: Document with contract account assignment cannot be posted with contract account and contract" typically occurs in the context of financial postings related to contract accounts in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of the contract account and the contract in the document you are trying to post.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The document you are trying to post may have an incorrect or missing assignment of the contract account or contract.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the contract account settings or in the financial accounting settings that prevent the posting.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the contract account or contract, such as missing or incorrect master data.
  Posting Rules: The posting rules defined in the system may not allow the combination of the contract account and contract being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Assignment: Verify that the document has the correct contract account and contract assignment. Ensure that the account is valid and active.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for contract accounts in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the type of posting you are trying to perform.
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the contract account and contract is complete and correct. Look for any missing information or inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and related configuration settings.
  Test Posting: If possible, try to create a test document with a different contract account or contract to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate the problem.
  Contact Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to investigate the documents and account assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post documents with contract accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.