How To Fix 68027 - Contract type & not suitable for product category & (TZAF)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Contract type & not suitable for product category & (TZAF)

What causes this issue?

The contract type in the customer document is not suitable for the
product category which is stored in the loan document.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68027 - Contract type & not suitable for product category & (TZAF) ?

  The SAP error message 68027, which states "Contract type & not suitable for product category & (TZAF)," typically occurs in the context of contract management within SAP, particularly when dealing with contracts related to materials or services.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the contract type you are trying to use is not compatible with the specified product category. This incompatibility can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The contract type may not be configured to allow the specified product category in the system settings.
  Product Category Restrictions: Certain product categories may have restrictions on which contract types can be used with them.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong contract type or product category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for contract types in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining contract types and ensure that the contract type you are using is allowed for the specified product category.
  
  
  
  Review Product Category Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the product category in question to see if there are any restrictions or specific contract types that are allowed.
  Ensure that the product category is correctly assigned to the contract type.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Double-check the entries you made when creating or modifying the contract. Ensure that the contract type and product category are correctly selected and match the expected values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files that pertain to contract management and product categories to understand the relationships and restrictions.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract) to manage contracts effectively.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 68027 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on contract management in SAP to better understand the relationships between contract types and product categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.