How To Fix CRM_TC_CONTRACT205 - Finish or cancel running process before creating a new contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_TC_CONTRACT - TC: Contract

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Finish or cancel running process before creating a new contract

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_TC_CONTRACT205 - Finish or cancel running process before creating a new contract ?

  The SAP error message CRM_TC_CONTRACT205 indicates that there is an ongoing process that needs to be completed or canceled before you can create a new contract in the SAP CRM system. This error typically arises when a user attempts to initiate a new contract while another contract creation or processing task is still active.
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Process: There is an existing contract creation or modification process that has not been completed. This could be due to a transaction that is still in progress or has not been properly finalized.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a contract is being processed, it locks the relevant data, preventing other users from making changes until the process is completed or canceled.
  Background Jobs: Sometimes, background jobs related to contract processing may be running, which can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Processes: 
  
  Go to transaction SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) or SM50 (Process Overview) to check for any active processes related to contract creation.
  Identify if there are any processes that are stuck or running longer than expected.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel the Process:
  
  If you find an active process that is stuck, you may need to wait for it to complete or, if necessary, terminate it (ensure you have the appropriate authorizations to do this).
  If you are unsure about terminating a process, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  Use transaction SM37 to check for any background jobs that might be related to contract processing. If you find any jobs that are running longer than expected, you may need to analyze or cancel them.
  
  
  
  Log Out and Log Back In: Sometimes, simply logging out of the SAP system and logging back in can resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or contact SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM66, SM50, and SM37 for monitoring processes and jobs.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage processes in the system.
  System Performance: If this error occurs frequently, it may indicate performance issues in the system that need to be addressed by the technical team.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_TC_CONTRACT205 error and proceed with creating new contracts in SAP CRM.