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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 Orders: Review any active purchase orders associated with the contract. If there are active orders, you may need to cancel or close them before changing the contract status.
  
  
  Release Status: Ensure that the contract is not in a released status. If it is, you may need to reverse the release or follow the appropriate process to change the status.
  
  
  Contract Review: Verify the current status of the contract. If it is completed or closed, you may need to create a new contract instead of trying to change the status.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the contract status. If not, contact your system administrator or security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations that may be affecting the status change.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) to check the details of the contract and understand its current status.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the proper processes for managing purchase contracts in SAP to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.