How To Fix CRM_PROV_IMG_CHECK035 - Contract item category &1 is marked for early distribution

CRM_PROV_IMG_CHECK035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PROV_IMG_CHECK -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Contract item category &1 is marked for early distribution

What causes this issue?

When you use multiple SAP CC systems for a SAP CRM system, you cannot
change the rating area for subscription contract item categories which
are marked for early distribution. Therefore, we recommend not to use
early distribution in a multiple SAP CC system landscape.

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?

Make the relevant settings in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.CRMC_IST_ITMTYPE>Define Settings for Item Categories</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PROV_IMG_CHECK035 - Contract item category &1 is marked for early distribution ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PROV_IMG_CHECK035 indicates that a contract item category is marked for early distribution, which means that the system is preventing the processing of this contract item due to specific settings or conditions related to early distribution.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The contract item category is configured to allow early distribution, but the conditions for early distribution are not met.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the contract item category or the related distribution settings.
  The contract item may not have the necessary prerequisites fulfilled for early distribution.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the contract item category in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the settings for early distribution are correctly defined and that they align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Review Distribution Settings:
  
  Verify the distribution settings related to the contract and ensure that all necessary prerequisites are met.
  Check if