How To Fix EEWA_SUBCONTRACT018 - &1 &2: Purchasing contract &3 is automatically selected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_SUBCONTRACT - Message Texts for Subcontractor Processing

• Message number: 018

• Message text: &1 &2: Purchasing contract &3 is automatically selected.

What causes this issue?

The sales contract&V3& is provided by the automatic search for sales
contracts in the subcontractor handling.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT018 - &1 &2: Purchasing contract &3 is automatically selected. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT018 typically occurs in the context of subcontracting processes within the SAP system. This message indicates that a purchasing contract is automatically selected for a subcontracting purchase order, which may not be the intended behavior.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Contract Settings: The purchasing contract may have been set up in a way that it is automatically linked to the subcontracting process.
  Automatic Selection Logic: The system may have logic that automatically selects contracts based on certain criteria, such as material, vendor, or other conditions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the purchasing or subcontracting module that dictate how contracts are selected.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data (e.g., vendor, material) that lead to unexpected contract selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Contract Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the purchasing contract in question. Ensure that it is configured