How To Fix 67914 - & is not a contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 914

• Message text: & is not a contract

What causes this issue?

You want to create orders for a contract which does not have the
corresponding status.

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

Example: The contract number refers to an inactive order.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67914 - & is not a contract ?

  The SAP error message "67914 & is not a contract" typically indicates that the system is unable to recognize the specified document or item as a valid contract. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to process a purchase order, sales order, or other transactions that require a contract reference.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document you are trying to reference may not be of the type that is recognized as a contract in the system.
  Missing Contract: The contract may not exist in the system, or it may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Number: The contract number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the contract.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for contract management.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Contract Number: Double-check the contract number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  Check Contract Existence: Use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) to verify that the contract exists in the system.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document you are trying to process is indeed a contract and is of the correct type.
  User Authorization: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the contract. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the contract management settings are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.