How To Fix FIRU_CNT009 - Entered Sales Contract &1 does not exist in Company Code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIRU_CNT - Contract Accounting

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Entered Sales Contract &1 does not exist in Company Code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIRU_CNT009 - Entered Sales Contract &1 does not exist in Company Code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIRU_CNT009 indicates that the entered sales contract does not exist in the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when trying to reference a sales contract that is either not created, not active, or not associated with the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Sales Contract: The sales contract you are trying to reference has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Company Code: The sales contract exists, but it is not associated with the company code you are using in your transaction.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the sales contract number or company code entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the sales contract in the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Sales Contract: Check if the sales contract number entered is correct. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., VA43 for display sales contract) and searching for the contract.
  Check Company Code: Ensure that the sales contract is indeed created under the specified company code. If it is not, you may need to use the correct company code or create a new sales contract under the desired company code.
  Create Sales Contract: If the sales contract does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., VA41 for creating a sales contract).
  Review User Authorizations: If you suspect authorization issues, check with your SAP security team to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the sales contract in the specified company code.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing sales contracts to ensure compliance with processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA41 (Create Sales Contract), VA42 (Change Sales Contract), and VA43 (Display Sales Contract).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to sales contracts and company codes.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIRU_CNT009 error and successfully work with sales contracts in SAP.