How To Fix EEWA_SUBCONTRACT023 - &1 &2: There is more than one sales contract for &3 / &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_SUBCONTRACT - Message Texts for Subcontractor Processing

• Message number: 023

• Message text: &1 &2: There is more than one sales contract for &3 / &4.

What causes this issue?

The automatic search for the sales contract provided more than one
matching sales contract item for the customer &V3& and the material
&V4&.

System Response

The subcontractor processing is canceled because the sales contract
could not be identified.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the sales contract that is to be used for the subcontractor
processing in the confirmation fields of &V1& &V2&.

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_SUBCONTRACT023 - &1 &2: There is more than one sales contract for &3 / &4. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_SUBCONTRACT023 indicates that there is more than one sales contract associated with the specified combination of customer and material. This situation typically arises in the context of subcontracting processes where a specific sales contract is expected to be linked to a particular customer and material combination, but multiple contracts exist.
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Sales Contracts: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple active sales contracts for the same customer and material combination in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Overlapping contract periods.
  Different pricing agreements or terms.
  Incorrect data entry or maintenance of contracts.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, where contracts were not properly closed or archived, leading to multiple active contracts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Sales Contracts:
  
  Use transaction codes like VA43 (Display Sales Contract) to review the existing sales contracts for the specified customer and material.
  Identify all active contracts and their validity periods.
  
  
  
  Determine the Correct Contract:
  
  Decide which sales contract should be used for the transaction. This may involve discussions with relevant stakeholders (e.g., sales, procurement).
  
  
  
  Modify or Close Contracts:
  
  If necessary, modify the contracts to ensure that only one active contract exists for the customer/material combination.
  If a contract is no longer valid, consider closing or archiving it to prevent future conflicts.
  
  
  
  Update Transaction:
  
  Once the correct contract is identified, update the transaction that triggered the error to reference the appropriate sales contract.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VA43: Display Sales Contract
  VA42: Change Sales Contract
  VA41: Create Sales Contract
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address underlying issues.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and modify sales contracts.
  
  
  Training: Consider training for users involved in contract management to prevent data entry errors and improve contract maintenance practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your subcontracting processes run smoothly.