How To Fix CRM_PROVIDER196 - Sharing contract is not allowed for products with shared objects

CRM_PROVIDER196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PROVIDER -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Sharing contract is not allowed for products with shared objects

What causes this issue?

You cannot assign a sharing contract if the product uses shared objects.

System Response

The sharing contract cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

You can either delete the assignment of the sharing contract or use
another product.

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_PROVIDER196 - Sharing contract is not allowed for products with shared objects ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PROVIDER196 indicates that there is an issue with sharing contracts for products that have shared objects. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when trying to create or manage contracts that involve products which are not allowed to be shared due to their configuration or status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Product Configuration: The products involved in the contract may be configured in a way that does not allow sharing. This could be due to specific settings in the product master data or the way the products are categorized.
  Shared Objects: The error specifically mentions "shared objects," which may refer to products that are linked to other objects (like services or other products) that have restrictions on sharing.
  Contract Type: The type of contract being created or modified may not support sharing for the products involved.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or policies in place that restrict the