How To Fix /ACCGO/DPP004 - Contract last change date is initial; run preprocess

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/DPP -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Contract last change date is initial; run preprocess

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/DPP004 - Contract last change date is initial; run preprocess ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/DPP004 Contract last change date is initial; run preprocess typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Management or SAP S/4HANA environments, particularly when dealing with contract processing in the context of the Advanced Compliance Reporting or similar modules.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to process a contract that does not have a last change date set. The last change date is crucial for tracking modifications to the contract and ensuring that the system can manage the contract's lifecycle correctly. If this date is initial (i.e., not set), the system cannot proceed with the processing of the contract.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to run a preprocessing step that will populate the last change date for the affected contract. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Run Preprocessing:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or program that allows you to run the preprocessing for contracts. This could be a specific transaction code or a report in your SAP system.
  Execute the preprocessing step, which should update the last change date for the contracts that are missing this information.
  
  
  
  Check Contract Data:
  
  After running the preprocessing, check the contract data to ensure that the last change date has been populated correctly.
  You can do this by accessing the contract in the SAP GUI and reviewing the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If the issue persists, review any customizations or enhancements that may affect contract processing. Ensure that there are no custom logic or user exits that could be interfering with the normal processing of contracts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with. There may be additional steps or considerations based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for contract management, such as ME33K (Display Contract) or ME31K (Create Contract).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific module you are working with. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your contracts are processed correctly in the SAP system.