How To Fix ME347 - Release orders against contract & not possible (contract not released)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 347

• Message text: Release orders against contract & not possible (contract not released)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME347 - Release orders against contract & not possible (contract not released) ?

  The SAP error message ME347 indicates that there is an issue with releasing purchase orders against a contract. Specifically, it means that the contract is not released, which prevents the creation of release orders. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Contract Status: The contract may not be in a released status. In SAP, contracts must be released before you can create release orders against them.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the contract.
  Contract Validity: The contract may have expired or may not be valid for the requested time frame.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the contract that prevents it from being released.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Status:
  
  Navigate to the contract in question (using transaction code ME33K).
  Verify that the contract status is set to "Released." If it is not, you will need to release it.
  
  
  
  Release the Contract:
  
  If the contract is not released, you can release it using transaction code ME32K (Change Contract).
  Make the necessary changes and save the contract to change its status to "Released."
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to create the release order has the necessary authorizations to release contracts. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Verify the validity dates of the contract to ensure it is active for the period you are trying to create the release order.
  
  
  
  Correct Incomplete Data:
  
  Review the contract for any missing or incorrect data that may prevent it from being released. Make necessary corrections and save the contract.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME33K: Display Contract
  ME32K: Change Contract
  ME31K: Create Contract
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to contract release and purchase orders.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for managing contracts and release orders in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME347 error and successfully create release orders against the contract.