How To Fix 68018 - Contract type not maintained in item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Contract type not maintained in item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68018 - Contract type not maintained in item & ?

  The SAP error message "68018 Contract type not maintained in item &" typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system. This error indicates that a specific contract type has not been defined or maintained for the item in question. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contract Type: The contract type for the item is not defined in the system. This could happen if the contract type was never created or if it was deleted or deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for contract types may not be properly set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the contract type was not specified or was incorrectly entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for contract management and check if the contract type is defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to create a new contract type or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Maintain Contract Type in Item:
  
  If you are working with a specific item, ensure that the contract type is correctly assigned to that item.
  You can do this by editing the item details in the relevant transaction (e.g., ME31K for creating contracts, ME32K for changing contracts).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the contract and ensure that all required fields, including the contract type, are filled out correctly.
  If necessary, update the master data to include the missing contract type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to contract management for additional guidance on maintaining contract types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify contract types and items in the system.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the contract functions as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message "68018 Contract type not maintained in item &".