How To Fix 60977 - Status of contract & & changed to & in the meantime

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 977

• Message text: Status of contract & & changed to & in the meantime

What causes this issue?

As soon as you choose a rental agreement for activation, the system
checks whether the status has changed in the meantime. If this is the
case, the new status must also be able to activate the rental
agreement.

System Response

The rental agreement cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Check the status change.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60977 - Status of contract & & changed to & in the meantime ?

  The SAP error message 60977, which states "Status of contract & & changed to & in the meantime," typically occurs in the context of contract management or procurement processes. This error indicates that the status of a contract has changed while a user was attempting to perform an action related to that contract. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when a user is trying to create, modify, or delete a contract, and the status of that contract has been altered by another user or process in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Updates: Another user or process has changed the status of the contract while you were working on it.
  Background Jobs: Automated processes or background jobs may have updated the contract status.
  Data Locking: The contract may be locked for editing by another user, leading to a status change that you are not aware of.
  Workflow Processes: If the contract is part of a workflow, the workflow may have progressed, changing the status.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Refresh the Data: Refresh the screen or re-query the contract to get the latest status. This will help you see the current state of the contract.
  Check for Updates: Verify if any other users are working on the same contract. Communicate with them to understand the changes made.
  Review Background Jobs: Check if there are any scheduled jobs that might have updated the contract status.
  Error Handling: If you are developing or customizing SAP applications, implement error handling to manage such situations gracefully.
  Consult Logs: Look into system logs or change logs to identify what changes were made and by whom.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME33K (Display Contract) or ME32K (Change Contract) to manage contracts effectively.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit the contract.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation related to contract management to understand the workflow and status changes better.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official documentation for further assistance.