How To Fix ME585 - Not possible to issue release orders against this contract for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 585

• Message text: Not possible to issue release orders against this contract for plant &1

What causes this issue?

Purchasing organization &V2& of the contract is not responsible for
plant &V1&. Neither is there any purchasing organization responsible
for plant &V1& which can issue release orders against contracts of
purchasing organization &V2&.

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?

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 ME585 - Not possible to issue release orders against this contract for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message ME585, which states "Not possible to issue release orders against this contract for plant &1," typically occurs when there are issues related to the contract or the plant configuration in the SAP system. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow for release orders to be created. For example, it could be marked as "Completed" or "Blocked."
  
  
  Plant Assignment: The plant specified in the error message may not be assigned to the contract. Contracts can be plant-specific, and if the plant is not included in the contract, release orders cannot be issued.
  
  
  Contract Type: The type of contract may not support release orders. For example, certain contract types may only allow for one-time purchases or may not be set up for release orders.
  
  
  Validity Period: The contract may be outside its validity period. If the current date is not within the start and end dates of the contract, release orders cannot be issued.
  
  
  Material Assignment: The materials associated with the contract may not be correctly assigned or may not exist in the specified plant.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Contract Status: Review the status of the contract in transaction ME33K (Display Contract) to ensure it is active and not blocked.
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment: Ensure that the plant in question is included in the contract. You can check this in the contract details under the "Plant" tab.
  
  
  Review Contract Type: Confirm that the contract type allows for release orders. If necessary, consult with your procurement team to understand the contract's capabilities.
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify that the current date falls within the validity period of the contract. If the contract is expired, you may need to extend it or create a new contract.
  
  
  Material and Vendor Check: Ensure that the materials and vendors are correctly assigned to the contract and that they exist in the specified plant.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME33K (Display Contract), ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create release orders against contracts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ME585 error in SAP. If the problem continues, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.