How To Fix CRM_CONTRACT010 - No longer possible to delete contract assignment due to item status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_CONTRACT - Messages for contracts

• Message number: 010

• Message text: No longer possible to delete contract assignment due to item status

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the assignment to a contract item. This is, however,
no longer possible if the transaction item has the status released or
completed.

System Response

The assignment to the contract item will not be deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_CONTRACT010 - No longer possible to delete contract assignment due to item status ?

  The SAP error message CRM_CONTRACT010 indicates that you are trying to delete a contract assignment, but it is not possible due to the status of the items associated with that contract. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there are items linked to a contract that are in a status that does not allow for deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Item Status: The items associated with the contract may be in a status that prohibits deletion. For example, if the items are already processed, invoiced, or have been delivered, they cannot be deleted.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other documents (like sales orders, invoices, etc.) that prevent the deletion of the contract assignment.
  Custom Logic: There might be custom business logic or enhancements in place that restrict the deletion of contracts based on certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Status: Review the status of the items linked to the contract. You can do this by navigating to the contract and checking the item details. If the items are in a status that does not allow deletion, you may need to change their status first.
  Reverse Transactions: If the items have been processed (e.g., invoiced), you may need to reverse those transactions before you can delete the contract assignment.
  Consult Documentation: Check the SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines regarding contract management to understand the specific statuses that allow or disallow deletion.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like CRM_ORDER or CRM_CONTRACT) to analyze the contract and its items.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide insights based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to CRM_CONTRACT010 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs to identify any actions that may have led to the current status of the items.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete contract assignments, as restrictions may also be due to user roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.