How To Fix CACSFLATTD034 - Commission contract &1 is legally terminated on &2 (end date &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSFLATTD - Flat Rates: Transaction Data

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Commission contract &1 is legally terminated on &2 (end date &3)

What causes this issue?

Commission contract &V1& is already legally terminated on &V2&. The
legal validity of the commission contract ends on &V3&.

System Response

No further calculation of flat rates for commission contract &V1& is
possible.

How to fix this error?

Check the legal validity of commission contract &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSFLATTD034 - Commission contract &1 is legally terminated on &2 (end date &3) ?

  The SAP error message CACSFLATTD034 indicates that a commission contract has been legally terminated. This message typically arises in the context of SAP Commission Management or SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) modules, where commission contracts are used to manage and calculate commissions for sales representatives or agents.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to process or access a commission contract that has been marked as terminated. The message provides the following details:
  
  &1: The commission contract number.
  &2: The date on which the contract was legally terminated.
  &3: The end date of the contract.
  
  This situation can occur due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The contract has reached its end date and has not been renewed.
  The contract was terminated due to a business decision or changes in the sales structure.
  There may have been an administrative error leading to the contract's termination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Contract Status: Check the status of the commission contract in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CACS or CACSFLAT) and reviewing the contract details.
  
  
  Review Termination Reason: Understand why the contract was terminated. This may involve discussions with relevant stakeholders (e.g., sales management, finance) to determine if the termination was intentional or if it was an error.
  
  
  Reinstate or Create a New Contract: If the termination was an error or if the business needs to continue the commission arrangement:
  
  If possible, you may be able to reinstate the contract if the system allows it.
  Alternatively, create a new commission contract to replace the terminated one.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or ongoing transactions that are affected by the termination of the contract. This includes checking for any pending commission calculations or payments.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling commission contracts and understanding the implications of contract termination.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing commission contracts, such as CACSFLAT for flat commission contracts.
  Business Processes: Understand the business processes related to commission management, including how contracts are created, modified, and terminated.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to manage commission contracts effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your commission management processes continue smoothly.