How To Fix 69840 - Successive main contractual partners are the same

69840 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Successive main contractual partners are the same

What causes this issue?

You have assigned the same main contractual partner several times
in a row.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign the partner once only.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69840 - Successive main contractual partners are the same ?

  The SAP error message 69840, which states "Successive main contractual partners are the same," typically occurs in the context of contract management or when dealing with business partner relationships in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected that the main contractual partner for a transaction or contract is the same as the previous one, which is not allowed in certain scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Contractual Rules: The system may have rules that prevent the same main contractual partner from being assigned to successive entries. This is often a business rule to ensure diversity in contractual relationships.
  Data Entry Error: It could be a simple mistake where the user inadvertently selected the same partner for multiple entries.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration in the SAP system may enforce this restriction based on business requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change the Main Contractual Partner: Review the entries and change the main contractual partner for the current transaction or contract to a different