How To Fix EEWA_SUBCONTRACT001 - &1 &2: Purchase order contract could not be found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_SUBCONTRACT - Message Texts for Subcontractor Processing

• Message number: 001

• Message text: &1 &2: Purchase order contract could not be found.

What causes this issue?

There is no purchase contract given in subcontractor processing.

System Response

The purchase order for subcontractor processing will not be created.
Subcontractor processing will be canceled.

How to fix this error?

Enter a purchasing contract and a purchasing contract item for
subcontractor processing.

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 EEWA_SUBCONTRACT001 - &1 &2: Purchase order contract could not be found. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT001 indicates that a purchase order contract could not be found for a subcontracting process. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and procurement processes, particularly when dealing with subcontracting scenarios.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Purchase Order Contract: The most common cause is that the purchase order (PO) you are trying to reference does not have an associated contract in the system.
  Incorrect PO Number: The PO number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Contract Not Created: A contract may not have been created for the specific materials or services being procured.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the subcontracting process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the contract.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Purchase Order: Check the purchase order number to ensure it is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  Check Contract Existence: Ensure that a contract exists for the materials or services associated with the purchase order. You can check this using transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract).
  Create Contract: If no contract exists, you may need to create one using transaction ME31K (Create Contract).
  Review Subcontracting Info: Ensure that the subcontracting information is correctly set up in the material master and that the relevant components are assigned to the subcontracting PO.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the contract and related documents.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate any underlying system issues or configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME33K (Display Contract), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to subcontracting processes and purchase order management for additional guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.