How To Fix 6D026 - Only contract types 3, 8 or 1 possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Only contract types 3, 8 or 1 possible.

What causes this issue?

Use the contract type
3 for rental agreements
8 for property management contracts
1 for loans and incoming payment control relating to Real Estate.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D026 - Only contract types 3, 8 or 1 possible. ?

  The SAP error message 6D026 indicates that there is an issue with the contract type being used in a transaction. Specifically, it states that only contract types 3, 8, or 1 are allowed for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of contract management or procurement processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create or process a contract with a type that is not permitted for the specific transaction or process you are executing.
  The contract type you are using does not match the expected types defined in the system configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Type: Verify the contract type you are using in your transaction. Ensure that it is one of the allowed types (1, 3, or 8).
  
  
  Change Contract Type: If you are using an invalid contract type, change it to one of the permitted types. You can do this in the transaction where you are encountering the error.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe the contract type should be valid, check the configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Go to the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for contract management or purchasing.
  Review the settings for contract types to ensure that they are correctly defined and that the types you are trying to use are active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on contract types and their usage.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Contract Types: In SAP, contract types are used to categorize contracts based on their characteristics and the processes they support. Common types include:
  
  Type 1: Standard contract
  Type 3: Framework agreement
  Type 8: Service contract
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing contracts, such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.