How To Fix CRM_IST_CONTRACT162 - No XI message generated: No item has status "to be distributed via XI"

CRM_IST_CONTRACT162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IST_CONTRACT - Messages for the IST Contract

• Message number: 162

• Message text: No XI message generated: No item has status "to be distributed via XI"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IST_CONTRACT162 - No XI message generated: No item has status "to be distributed via XI" ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IST_CONTRACT162 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution of contract items in the SAP CRM system. Specifically, the message states that no XI (Exchange Infrastructure) message was generated because there are no items with the status "to be distributed via XI." 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Item Status: The items in the contract do not have the appropriate status that allows them to be distributed via XI. This means that the items are either already processed, not marked for distribution, or are in a status that does not permit distribution.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are preventing the items from being marked for distribution.
  
  
  Incomplete Data: The contract or its items may be missing required data that is necessary for the distribution process.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the XI/PI (Process Integration)