How To Fix /IBS/RB844 - Contract &1 &2 &3 was not processed due to POCI change

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 844

• Message text: Contract &1 &2 &3 was not processed due to POCI change

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB844 - Contract &1 &2 &3 was not processed due to POCI change ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB844 Contract &1 &2 &3 was not processed due to POCI change typically relates to issues with the processing of contracts in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) module, particularly when there are changes in the Purchase Order Change Indicator (POCI).
  Cause:
  
  
  POCI Change: The error indicates that there has been a change in the Purchase Order Change Indicator (POCI) for the contract. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Changes in the contract terms or conditions.
  Modifications in the related purchase orders that affect the contract.
  Updates in the pricing or delivery terms that require a re-evaluation of the contract.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the contract, such as missing or incorrect information that prevents the system from processing the contract.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the contract after the POCI change.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes made to the contract and the related purchase orders. Ensure that all necessary fields are correctly updated and that the changes are valid.
  
  
  Reprocess the Contract: After reviewing and correcting any issues, attempt to reprocess the contract. This may involve:
  
  Re-saving the contract.
  Re-running the relevant transaction or program that processes the contract.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the database tables related to contracts and purchase orders for any inconsistencies or missing data.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process the contract. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may need to be applied.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME33K (Display Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME31K (Create Contract) to manage contracts effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on handling POCI changes.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.