How To Fix ME860 - Not poss. to change item &2 of contract &1 in case of distrib. contracts

ME860 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Not poss. to change item &2 of contract &1 in case of distrib. contracts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME860 - Not poss. to change item &2 of contract &1 in case of distrib. contracts ?

  The SAP error message ME860 indicates that there is an issue with changing a specific item in a distribution contract. This error typically arises in the context of purchasing and contract management within SAP, particularly when dealing with distribution contracts.
  Cause of Error ME860
  The error message ME860 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the contract is already released or has been completed, modifications may not be permitted.
  
  
  Item Conditions: There may be conditions or restrictions on the specific item that prevent changes. This could include pricing conditions, delivery schedules, or other contractual obligations.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the contract or specific items within it.
  
  
  Dependencies with Other Documents: The item may be linked to other documents (like purchase orders or invoices) that restrict changes to the contract.
  
  
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