How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON044 - Purchase contract has been withdrawn from the approval process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON - Message class for Purchase Contracts

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Purchase contract has been withdrawn from the approval process

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON044 - Purchase contract has been withdrawn from the approval process ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_OA_CON044 indicates that a purchase contract has been withdrawn from the approval process. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help you address the issue effectively.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Withdrawal: The purchase contract may have been manually withdrawn by a user with the appropriate permissions.
  Approval Workflow Issues: There may be issues with the approval workflow configuration, causing the contract to be withdrawn automatically.
  Status Change: The status of the purchase contract may have changed due to certain conditions not being met, leading to its withdrawal from the approval process.
  User Authorization: The user attempting to approve or process the contract may not have the necessary authorizations, leading to the contract being withdrawn.
  System Errors: There could be system errors or bugs that inadvertently cause the contract to be withdrawn.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Status: Review the status of the purchase contract in the system to confirm if it has indeed been withdrawn. You can do this by navigating to the contract in the SAP GUI and checking its status.
  Review Approval Workflow: Investigate the approval workflow settings to ensure that they are configured correctly. Check if there are any conditions that might lead to automatic withdrawal.
  Consult Change Logs: Look at the change logs for the purchase contract to see if there are any entries indicating who or what caused the withdrawal.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to approve the contract has the necessary permissions. If not, you may need to adjust their roles or permissions.
  Reinitiate Approval Process: If the contract was withdrawn in error, you may need to reinitiate the approval process. This can typically be done by changing the status of the contract back to a state that allows for approval.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you suspect it may be a system error, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract) to manage purchase contracts effectively.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to purchase contracts and approval workflows for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the approval process are adequately trained on the system and understand the implications of withdrawing contracts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error message and take appropriate action to resolve it.