How To Fix IX056 - The outline agreement item & & is not valid on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IX - Messages for Service Processing

• Message number: 056

• Message text: The outline agreement item & & is not valid on &

What causes this issue?

The reference time of the order is ouside the validity period of the
maintenance contract.

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?

Check your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IX056 - The outline agreement item & & is not valid on & ?

  The SAP error message IX056 indicates that there is an issue with an outline agreement item, specifically that the item is not valid on the specified date. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing and procurement processes, particularly when working with outline agreements such as contracts or scheduling agreements.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Date Validity: The outline agreement item may have a validity period that does not include the date you are trying to use it. For example, if the agreement is only valid from January 1 to December 31, and you are trying to use it on January 2 of the following year, you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Item Status: The item may be inactive or blocked for some reason, such as being marked for deletion or having a status that prevents its use.
  
  
  Changes in Agreement: If there have been recent changes to the outline agreement (e.g., changes in terms, conditions, or item details), it may affect the validity of the item.
  
  
  Incorrect Item Reference: The item number or reference you are using may not correspond to a valid item in the outline agreement.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IX056 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity dates of the outline agreement item. Ensure that the date you are trying to use falls within the valid range.
  
  
  Review Item Status: Check the status of the outline agreement item. Ensure that it is active and not blocked or marked for deletion.
  
  
  Examine Agreement Changes: If there have been recent changes to the outline agreement, review those changes to ensure they do not affect the item you are trying to use.
  
  
  Correct Item Reference: Double-check the item number or reference you are using to ensure it is correct and corresponds to a valid item in the outline agreement.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If necessary, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) or ME33L (Display Scheduling Agreement) to view the details of the outline agreement and its items.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and modify outline agreements in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IX056 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.