How To Fix 69988 - Contract type & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 988

• Message text: Contract type & not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69988 - Contract type & not found ?

  The SAP error message "69988 Contract type & not found" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific contract type that is being referenced in a transaction or process. This error can occur in various modules, such as SAP MM (Materials Management) or SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), where contract types are used to define the characteristics of contracts.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Contract Type: The contract type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The contract type may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified contract type.
  Data Deletion: The contract type may have been deleted or is inactive in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Type: Verify that the contract type you are trying to use is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP.
  Configuration: If the contract type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant module (e.g., MM or SD).
  
  For example, in MM, you can check under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Document Types.
  
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the contract type. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific contract type and its configuration.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes 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) to test and verify contract types.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 69988 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Customizing Settings: Understanding the customizing settings for contract types in your specific SAP environment can help in troubleshooting and resolving the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.