How To Fix CACS_STDCTR057 - Standard contract &1 (appl. &2) is still in use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_STDCTR - Standard contract: Messages for standard contract

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Standard contract &1 (appl. &2) is still in use

What causes this issue?

The standard contract is not used in the system.
The deletion or termination of the standard contract is therefore <ZH>
not</> allowed. It is not possible to delete or terminate a standard
contract if it is still in use.
Before terminating a contract, you should also check that the standard
contract is not used by any commission contracts after its termination
date.

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_STDCTR057 - Standard contract &1 (appl. &2) is still in use ?

  The SAP error message CACS_STDCTR057 indicates that a standard contract (identified by &1) is still in use within the application (identified by &2). This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or change a standard contract that is currently being referenced or utilized in other transactions or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The standard contract is linked to active transactions, such as sales orders, billing documents, or other contracts.
  Incomplete Processing: There may be ongoing processes that are using the contract, preventing it from being modified or deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings that prevent the deletion of contracts that are still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Active References:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the database tables related to contracts (e.g., CACS_STDCTR or CACS_CONTRACT) to find any active references to the contract.
  Check for any related documents or transactions that are still open or in process.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Transactions:
  
  If there are open transactions referencing