How To Fix FKKVT_ILLEGAL_STATE030 - Provider contract &1 is not set to status "inactive".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKVT_ILLEGAL_STATE - Error category "illegalState"

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Provider contract &1 is not set to status "inactive".

What causes this issue?

You try to delete a provider contract via the interface
FKK_VT_INACTIVE_DELET. The provider contract does not have the status
?inactive? and with this status deletion is not permitted.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKVT_ILLEGAL_STATE030 - Provider contract &1 is not set to status "inactive". ?

  The SAP error message FKKVT_ILLEGAL_STATE030 indicates that a provider contract is not in the expected status for the operation you are trying to perform. Specifically, the error states that the provider contract referenced by the placeholder &1 is not set to the status "inactive." This typically occurs in the context of contract management within SAP's Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Contract Status: The provider contract must be in an "inactive" status to perform certain operations, such as deletion or modification. If the contract is still active or in a different status, the system will prevent the operation and throw this error.
  Business Logic: The business logic defined in the system may require that certain actions can only be performed on contracts that are inactive to ensure data integrity and compliance with business rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Status: 
  
  Navigate to the contract in question using the relevant transaction code (e.g., FKK_CONTRACT or similar).
  Verify the current status of the contract. If it is active, you may need to change it to inactive.
  
  
  
  Change Contract Status:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the status of the contract to "inactive." This is typically done through a specific transaction or function in the contract management module.
  Ensure that all necessary conditions for changing the status are met (e.g., no pending transactions or obligations).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding contract management to understand the implications of changing a contract's status.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unsure about the process or if the contract should be inactive based on your business processes, consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in contract management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing contracts, such as FKK_CONTRACT, FKK_VT, or others specific to your SAP environment.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and change contract statuses.
  Business Processes: Understand the business processes related to contract management in your organization, as they may dictate when and how contracts can be modified or deactivated.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your intended operations on the provider contract.