How To Fix CRM_CONTRACT020 - Sold-to party &1 is not eligible for contract item &2

CRM_CONTRACT020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_CONTRACT - Messages for contracts

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Sold-to party &1 is not eligible for contract item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_CONTRACT020 - Sold-to party &1 is not eligible for contract item &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_CONTRACT020 indicates that the sold-to party specified in the contract is not eligible for the contract item. This can occur in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when creating or processing contracts.
  Causes:
  
  Customer Status: The sold-to party may have a status that does not allow them to enter into contracts. For example, the customer might be blocked or inactive.
  Contract Item Restrictions: The contract item may have specific eligibility criteria that the sold-to party does not meet. This could include restrictions based on customer group, sales area, or other criteria.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data of the sold-to party, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area associated with the sold-to party may not be configured correctly for the contract item.
  Contract Type Restrictions: The type of contract being created may have restrictions that prevent certain sold-to parties from