How To Fix ME822 - Document date &2 is not within validity period of contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 822

• Message text: Document date &2 is not within validity period of contract &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME822 - Document date &2 is not within validity period of contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message ME822 "Document date &2 is not within validity period of contract &1" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a purchase order or a related document that references a contract, and the document date falls outside the validity period of that contract.
  Cause:
  
  Document Date Issue: The date you are using for the document (e.g., purchase order) is either before the start date or after the end date of the contract.
  Contract Validity: The contract referenced in the document has specific validity dates, and the document date does not align with these dates.
  Incorrect Contract Reference: The document may be referencing the wrong contract or an expired contract.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Validity:
  
  Go to the contract in SAP (transaction code ME33K) and check the validity dates (start date and end date).
  Ensure that the document date you are using falls within this range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Date:
  
  If the document date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that is within the validity period of the contract.
  
  
  
  Update Contract:
  
  If the contract needs to be extended or modified, you can update the validity dates of the contract (transaction code ME32K) if you have the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Create a New Contract:
  
  If the existing contract is no longer valid and cannot be extended, consider creating a new contract that covers the required period.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Document Creation:
  
  Ensure that there are no other errors in the document creation process that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME33K: Display Contract
  ME32K: Change Contract
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify contracts.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance if the issue persists.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message ME822 and successfully process your document.