How To Fix M8_2047 - Contract item &1 &2 cannot be selected

M8_2047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Contract item &1 &2 cannot be selected

What causes this issue?

The item cannot be selected in the contract you have entered.

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 and correct them if necessary. If your entries are
correct, the current invoice contains an error. To find the correct
contract number and item number, you can display a list of all contracts
for the supplier or for the materials in the invoice. Position your
cursor on the <LS>Contract</> field, then choose the input help.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2047 - Contract item &1 &2 cannot be selected ?

  The SAP error message M8_2047, which states "Contract item &1 &2 cannot be selected," typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the specific contract item you are trying to select is not available for the operation you are attempting to perform. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Contract Status: The contract item may be in a status that does not allow it to be selected (e.g., it could be closed, expired, or blocked).
  Item Deletion: The contract item may have been deleted or marked for deletion in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the contract item.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the contract item, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Contract Type Restrictions: Certain contract types may have restrictions on how they can