How To Fix FSL_APPL013 - More than one valid contract found for &1 &2 for reference date &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSL_APPL - Messages for FSL Agency Business Application

• Message number: 013

• Message text: More than one valid contract found for &1 &2 for reference date &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSL_APPL013 - More than one valid contract found for &1 &2 for reference date &3 ?

  The SAP error message FSL_APPL013 indicates that there is more than one valid contract found for the specified reference date. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or service management within SAP, where the system is trying to retrieve a contract for a specific customer or service but finds multiple contracts that are valid for the given date.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Contracts: There are multiple contracts that are valid for the same customer and the specified reference date.
  Contract Overlap: Contracts may have overlapping validity periods, leading to ambiguity in which contract should be applied.
  Incorrect Reference Date: The reference date provided may not be aligned with the intended contract, leading to confusion in contract selection.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Contracts: Check the contracts associated with the customer or service for the specified reference date. Identify any overlapping contracts and determine which one should be used.
  Specify Criteria: If possible, refine the selection criteria to ensure that only one contract is returned. This may involve specifying additional parameters or filters.
  Contract Maintenance: If there are contracts that are no longer valid or needed, consider archiving or deleting them to reduce confusion.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on managing contracts and resolving this error.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like VA42 for contract management) to view and manage contracts effectively.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to contract management, such as VA42 (Change Contract), VA43 (Display Contract), and VA41 (Create Contract).
  Contract Validity: Understand how contract validity is defined in your SAP system, including start and end dates, and any conditions that may affect contract status.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to view and manage contracts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.