How To Fix 5F094 - The contract type has not been determined between &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 094

• Message text: The contract type has not been determined between &1 and &2

System Response

The system interrupts processing of the contract.

How to fix this error?

Check that all the information required for determining the employee's
contract type and contractual properties is correctly entered in the
system.
To do this, the following parameters must have been set:
The CONTR constant of table T511K must designate the infotype in which
the program will read the contract type. Value 0 (used in default)
deflects infotype <ZK>'Contract elements' (0016)</>, value 1 deflects
infotype <ZK>'Assignment' (0001)</>.
The contract field of the infotype in question must be completed: CTTYP
field for infotype 0016, ANSVH for infotype 0001.
Table T5F42 parameters must be set so as to indicate the properties of
the different contract types.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F094 - The contract type has not been determined between &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5F094 ("The contract type has not been determined between &1 and &2") typically occurs in the context of contract management or procurement processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate contract type for the specified entities (e.g., vendors, materials, or purchasing organizations) involved in a transaction.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The contract types may not be properly configured in the system for the specified combination of entities.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master records (e.g., vendor master, material master) that prevent the system from determining the contract type.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the relevant customizing tables (e.g., T161, T161F) may not be correctly defined for the specific purchasing organization or other relevant parameters.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain contract types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for purchasing or contract management.
  Ensure that the contract types are defined correctly for the relevant combinations of purchasing organizations, vendors, and materials.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data and material master data for completeness and correctness.
  Ensure that the necessary fields related to contract types are filled out.
  
  
  
  Examine Customizing Tables:
  
  Review the customizing tables (e.g., T161, T161F) to ensure that the contract types are correctly assigned to the relevant purchasing organizations and other parameters.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or access the contract types in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on contract types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), or ME33K (Display Contract) to work with contracts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.