How To Fix CRM_BILLING707 - Main reference object &1 must be a contract object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BILLING - Messages for Billing Set

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Main reference object &1 must be a contract object

What causes this issue?

Main reference object <LB>&V1&</><LB> </>is not a contract object.
A contract object is an individual object whose object family is defined
as a contract object object family.

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?

Enter an individual object that is a contract object for the main
reference object in field <LS>Product</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BILLING707 - Main reference object &1 must be a contract object ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BILLING707 indicates that the main reference object you are trying to use in a billing document must be a contract object. This error typically occurs in the context of billing processes within SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when the system expects a contract reference but receives a different type of object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The main reference object you are trying to use (e.g., an order, quotation, or another document) is not a contract. The system is specifically looking for a contract object.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate which object types can be used in billing documents.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have mistakenly selected the wrong object type when creating or processing the billing document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Object Type: Check the object you are trying to reference in the billing document. Ensure that it is indeed a contract object. You can do