How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON043 - Status of active pur. contracts cannot be changed to in-preparation

APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON - Message class for Purchase Contracts

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Status of active pur. contracts cannot be changed to in-preparation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON043 - Status of active pur. contracts cannot be changed to in-preparation ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON043 indicates that the status of active purchase contracts cannot be changed to "in-preparation." This error typically arises when there are certain conditions or constraints that prevent the modification of the contract status. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Active Purchase Orders: There may be active purchase orders linked to the contract. If there are any purchase orders that have been created based on the contract, the status cannot be changed.
  
  
  Contract Release: If the contract has been released for procurement, it cannot be reverted to an "in-preparation" status.
  
  
  Contract Validity: The contract may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being completed or closed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the contract.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that restrict the status change.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Linked Purchase