How To Fix BBP_BE_CTR031 - No valid contracts found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BBP_BE_CTR - EBP: Contract

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No valid contracts found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BBP_BE_CTR031 - No valid contracts found ?

  The SAP error message BBP_BE_CTR031: No valid contracts found typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module when a user attempts to create a purchase order or a shopping cart that references a contract, but the system cannot find any valid contracts that meet the specified criteria.
  Causes:
  
  
  Contract Not Created or Active: The contract may not have been created yet, or it may not be active. Contracts can have specific validity periods, and if the current date falls outside this range, the contract will not be considered valid.
  
  
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., it may be marked as "inactive" or "closed").
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The search criteria used to find the contract may be too restrictive or incorrect, leading to no matches being found.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the contracts.
  
  
  Contract Type: The contract type being searched for may not match the type of contracts available in the system.
  
  
  Organizational Data: The organizational data (like purchasing organization, plant, etc.) may not match the contract's settings.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Contract Validity: Verify that the contract exists and is active. Check the validity dates to ensure that the current date falls within the contract's active period.
  
  
  Review Contract Status: Ensure that the contract is in a status that allows it to be used for purchasing (e.g., it should not be marked as "inactive" or "closed").
  
  
  Adjust Search Criteria: Review and adjust the search criteria used to find the contract. Ensure that the criteria match the details of the contracts you expect to find.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the contracts. This may require coordination with the SAP security team.
  
  
  Contract Type Verification: Confirm that the contract type being searched for is indeed available and matches the type of contract you are trying to reference.
  
  
  Organizational Data Alignment: Ensure that the organizational data in the purchase order or shopping cart matches the organizational data defined in the contract.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) to check the details of existing contracts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to contracts in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for SRM and contract management for additional insights and best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.