How To Fix 6D726 - Contract type set to "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 726

• Message text: Contract type set to "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D726 - Contract type set to "&1" ?

  The SAP error message "6D726 Contract type set to '&1'" typically indicates that there is an issue with the contract type being used in a particular transaction or process. This message is often related to the SAP module for contract management, such as SAP MM (Materials Management) or SAP SD (Sales and Distribution).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Contract Type: The contract type specified in the transaction may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The contract type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified contract type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the contract type, such as missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Type: Verify that the contract type specified in the transaction is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., MM or SD).
  Review Configuration: If the contract type is not configured correctly, you may need to adjust the settings in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG). This can be done by navigating to:
  
  SPRO > Materials Management > Purchasing > Contract > Define Contract Types (for MM)
  SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Documents > Define Sales Document Types (for SD)
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify contracts with the specified contract type. This may involve checking user roles and profiles.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant data to ensure there are no missing or incorrect entries. This may involve checking related tables or using transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to view the data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more specific guidance related to the contract type and its usage.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract) for MM, or VA41 (Create Sales Contract) for SD.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.