How To Fix CRM_CONTRACT005 - There is/are &1 contract(s)/agreement(s) for sold-to party &2, product &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_CONTRACT - Messages for contracts

• Message number: 005

• Message text: There is/are &1 contract(s)/agreement(s) for sold-to party &2, product &3

What causes this issue?

You enter a sales order for sold-to party &V2& with product &V3&. At
least one contract exists for this combination. The system is set so
that, in this case, a sales order must be created as a release order
for the contract.

System Response

Depending on system settings, the system automatically assigns the
contract if a contract already exists, or a dialog box will be
displayed with the available contracts.

How to fix this error?

Choose a contract from the dialog box. If you do not want to refer to a
contract, choose the
"no contract release order" function in the dialog box.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_CONTRACT005 - There is/are &1 contract(s)/agreement(s) for sold-to party &2, product &3 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_CONTRACT005 indicates that there are existing contracts or agreements associated with a specific sold-to party and product. This message typically arises in scenarios where you are trying to create or modify a contract or agreement, but the system detects that there are already existing contracts for the same sold-to party and product combination.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Contracts: The primary cause of this error is that there are one or more active contracts or agreements already in the system for the specified sold-to party and product.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as incorrect sold-to party or product information.
  Business Rules: The business rules configured in the system may prevent the creation of new contracts if existing ones are found.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Existing Contracts: Check the existing contracts or agreements for the sold-to party and product combination. You can do this by using transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRM_CONTRACT to search for existing records.
  Modify or Delete Existing Contracts: If the existing contracts are no longer valid or need to be updated, consider modifying or deleting them as appropriate.
  Consult with Business Users: If you are unsure about the existing contracts, consult with relevant business users or stakeholders to understand the context and whether the new contract is necessary.
  Adjust Business Rules: If the business rules are too restrictive, you may need to adjust them in consultation with your SAP functional team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER, CRM_CONTRACT, and SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate the underlying data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract management in CRM for best practices and guidelines on handling contracts and agreements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_CONTRACT005 error and proceed with your contract management tasks in SAP.