How To Fix M8_2064 - Contract &1 &2 does not exist or is not a central contract

M8_2064 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Contract &1 &2 does not exist or is not a central contract

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2064 - Contract &1 &2 does not exist or is not a central contract ?

  The SAP error message M8_2064 indicates that the system cannot find the specified contract or that the contract is not recognized as a central contract. This error typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents or contract management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Contract: The contract number specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Contract Type: The contract may not be a central contract, which is required for certain transactions.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the contract number or the contract type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the contract.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the contract as a central contract.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Contract Existence:
  
  Check if the contract number exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the contract management transaction (e.g., ME33K for display contracts) and entering the