How To Fix CACS_STD021 - Enter at least one standard contract or a range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_STD - Higher Level Messages for Standard Contract

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Enter at least one standard contract or a range

What causes this issue?

If you only want to convert specific contracts (<ZK>Conversion By ID</>)
or all contracts of a specific contract type (<ZK>Conversion By Contract
Type</>) , you can specify this separately.
To convert all contracts of the selected application, you can select the
button <ZK>Adjust All Contracts</> .

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_STD021 - Enter at least one standard contract or a range ?

  The SAP error message CACS_STD021, which states "Enter at least one standard contract or a range," typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly in the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (SAP CAR) modules. This error indicates that the system requires at least one standard contract number or a range of contract numbers to be specified in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered any standard contract number or has left the input field blank.
  Incorrect Input Format: The input provided may not conform to the expected format for standard contract numbers.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the contracts.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the retrieval of contract data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Contract Information: Ensure that you enter at least one valid standard contract number in the relevant field. If you want to process multiple contracts, you can enter a range (e.g., from contract number X to contract number Y).
  Check Input Format: Verify that the contract number is entered in the correct format as required by the system.
  User Permissions: Check if you have the necessary authorizations to access the contract data. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on entering contract information.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to check for any configuration issues that may be affecting contract retrieval.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes related to contract management in SAP, such as CACS_CONTRACT or CACS_STD.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly enter contract information in the system to avoid this error in the future.
  Support: If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CACS_STD021 error and successfully process your contracts in SAP.