How To Fix ECRM_CONTR113 - You cannot switch the business partner agreement for transaction &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECRM_CONTR - CRM Messages- Contract Download/Upload

• Message number: 113

• Message text: You cannot switch the business partner agreement for transaction &1 &2

What causes this issue?

In transaction &v1& you have switched business partner agreements in
IS-U contract item &v2& of the CRM system. This item has already been
adopted in IS-U and contract &v3& generated with contract account &v4&.
IS-U cannot automatically switch contract accounts.

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?

In CRM, allocate the previous business partner to the IS-U contract
item.
Check whether you can make the required change in IS-U.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECRM_CONTR113 - You cannot switch the business partner agreement for transaction &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message ECRM_CONTR113 indicates that there is an issue with switching the business partner agreement for a specific transaction. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when trying to change the status or type of a business partner agreement.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The business partner agreement may have inconsistent or incomplete data that prevents the system from processing the switch.
  Status Restrictions: The current status of the business partner agreement may not allow for a switch. For example, if the agreement is in a status that does not permit changes, this error will occur.
  Transaction Locking: The transaction might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes from being made.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the switching of business partner agreements under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Status: Verify the current status of the business partner agreement. Ensure that it is in a status that allows for switching. If necessary, change the status to one that permits the switch.
  
  
  Review Data: Check the data associated with the business partner agreement for completeness and consistency. Make sure all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Unlock Transaction: If the transaction is locked, check with your system administrator or the user who has locked it to unlock the transaction.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to business partner agreements in your SAP system. Ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent the switch.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP CRM that deal with business partner agreements, such as BP (Business Partner) and CRM_ORDER (CRM Order Management).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to business partner management and agreements for best practices and guidelines.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to make the switch has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.