How To Fix D-087 - No session type is defined for contract: & and description &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D- -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: No session type is defined for contract: & and description &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D-087 - No session type is defined for contract: & and description & ?

  The SAP error message D-087 ("No session type is defined for contract: & and description &") typically occurs in the context of contract management or when dealing with specific business processes that involve contracts in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined session type for the specified contract, which is necessary for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the session type for the specified contract has not been configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings for contract management.
  Incorrect Contract Type: The contract type being used may not have a corresponding session type defined in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect data entry in the contract details that leads to the system not being able to find the session type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for contract management in SAP (usually found in SPRO under the relevant module).
  Ensure that the session types are defined for the contract types you are working with.
  If necessary, create a new session type or modify existing ones to ensure they are correctly linked to the contract types.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Type:
  
  Verify that the contract type you are using is correct and that it has a session type associated with it.
  If you are using a custom contract type, ensure that it has been properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the contract details for any errors or inconsistencies that might be causing the issue.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring session types for contracts.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and contract details, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or ME33K to display contracts, depending on your specific needs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify contract types and session types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the D-087 error and implement a solution to resolve it.