How To Fix FSH_SD_COMMON037 - Bapi contains more articles than the contract determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_SD_COMMON -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Bapi contains more articles than the contract determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_SD_COMMON037 - Bapi contains more articles than the contract determined ?

  The SAP error message FSH_SD_COMMON037 indicates that the BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) call contains more articles (or items) than what is allowed or determined by the contract in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) or Flexible Sales Handling (FSH). This typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the items being processed in the BAPI and the items that are defined in the contract.
  Cause:
  
  Contract Limitations: The contract may have a predefined limit on the number of articles that can be processed, and the BAPI call is exceeding this limit.
  Incorrect Data: The data being sent to the BAPI may include items that are not part of the contract or may have been incorrectly populated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the number of items that can be processed under a specific contract.
  Version Mismatch: If there are multiple versions of the contract, the BAPI may be referencing an outdated or incorrect version.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Details: Review the contract associated with the BAPI call to ensure that it allows for the number of articles being sent. Make sure that all items in the BAPI call are included in the contract.
  Validate Input Data: Ensure that the data being passed to the BAPI is correct and does not include any extraneous items. Validate that the items are indeed part of the contract.
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration settings in the SAP system to allow for more articles if that is appropriate for your business process.
  Use Correct Version: Ensure that the correct version of the contract is being referenced in the BAPI call. If there are multiple versions, make sure to use the latest or the one that is valid for the transaction.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your BAPI call to catch such issues early and provide meaningful feedback to the user or system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific BAPI being used to understand its limitations and requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like VA42 (Change Contract) or VA43 (Display Contract) to review contract details.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, consider debugging the BAPI call to see the exact data being passed and identify where the mismatch occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.