How To Fix 5F089 - Contract type not identified between &1 and &2 (conf. infotype)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Contract type not identified between &1 and &2 (conf. infotype)

What causes this issue?

For the selected period, there is no record of infotype <ZK>"Assignment"
(0001)</> or <ZK>"Contract elements" (0016)</> relating to the
employee's contract type.

System Response

The system interrupts the contract processing.

How to fix this error?

Complete the relevant infotype.
Note:
Make sure that the following parameters have been set for identification
of the contract and contractual properties.
The CONTR constant of table T551K must indicate the infotype in which
the program will read the contract type. Value 0 (used by default)
refers to infotype 0016, value 1 refers to infotype 0001.
The contract field of the infotype in question must be completed: CTTYP
field for infotype 0016 and ANSVH for infotype 0001.
Table T5F42 parameters must be set so as to indicate the properties of
the different contract types.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F089 - Contract type not identified between &1 and &2 (conf. infotype) ?

  The SAP error message 5F089 indicates that there is an issue with the contract type not being identified between two specified entities (usually between a vendor and a customer or between two business partners) in the context of a configuration infotype. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or when dealing with business partner relationships in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The contract type may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing settings for contract types.
  Incorrect Business Partner Relationships: The relationship between the two entities (e.g., vendor and customer) may not be correctly defined or may not exist.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the business partners or contracts, leading to the system being unable to identify the correct contract type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create the contract type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for contract management and ensure that the contract types are defined correctly.
  Verify that the necessary relationships between business partners are established.
  
  
  
  Review Business Partner Data:
  
  Check the master data for the involved business partners to ensure that they are correctly set up and that the necessary relationships are defined.
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to review and maintain the data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly in the contract and business partner records.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify contracts and business partner relationships.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on contract types and business partner relationships.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), BP (Business Partner), and others related to contract management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.