How To Fix EEWA_ORDER208 - Order date &1: The contract &2 has a delivery block.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_ORDER - Messages for Waste Disposal Ordres / Order Management

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Order date &1: The contract &2 has a delivery block.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_ORDER208 - Order date &1: The contract &2 has a delivery block. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_ORDER208 indicates that there is a delivery block on a contract associated with a specific order date. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules when trying to create or process an order that references a contract that has restrictions preventing delivery.
  Cause:
  
  Delivery Block on Contract: The contract referenced in the order has a delivery block set, which prevents any deliveries from being processed against it.
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow deliveries, such as being inactive or on hold.
  Contract Validity: The contract may not be valid for the order date specified, or it may have expired.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce delivery blocks based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Status: Review the status of the contract referenced in the error message. Ensure that it is active and not on hold.
  Remove Delivery Block: If you have the necessary permissions, you can remove the delivery block from the contract. This can typically be done in the contract maintenance transaction (e.g., VA42 for sales contracts).
  Validate Contract Dates: Ensure that the contract is valid for the order date you are trying to use. If the contract has expired, you may need to create a new contract or extend the existing one.
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for contract management in your organization.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the configuration settings related to contracts and delivery blocks in your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VA42 (Change Sales Contract) or VA43 (Display Sales Contract) to check the contract details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on managing contracts and understanding delivery blocks.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to view and modify contracts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.