How To Fix ME876 - The contract is valid from & until &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 876

• Message text: The contract is valid from & until &

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a contract whose validity period does not include
today's date.

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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME876 - The contract is valid from & until & ?

  The SAP error message ME876 typically indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a contract in the system. This error occurs when you attempt to create or process a purchase order or a related document that references a contract, but the contract is either not valid for the specified date or has expired.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The contract you are trying to reference is not valid for the date you are attempting to use it. This could mean that the contract's start date is in the future or its end date has already passed.
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., it might be marked as "inactive" or "closed").
  Incorrect Document Date: The document date of the purchase order or related document may not fall within the validity period of the contract.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Dates: Verify the validity dates of the contract in the SAP system. Ensure that the contract is valid for the date you are trying to use it. You can do this by navigating to the contract in the SAP system and checking the "Valid From" and "Valid To" fields.
  
  
  Update Contract: If the contract is not valid for the required date, you may need to update the contract to extend its validity or create a new contract that covers the required date range.
  
  
  Review Document Dates: Ensure that the document (e.g., purchase order) you are trying to create or process has a date that falls within the validity period of the contract.
  
  
  Check Contract Status: Make sure that the contract is active and not in a status that would prevent its use. If necessary, change the status of the contract to make it active.
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team: If you are unsure about the validity of the contract or how to proceed, consult with your procurement or contract management team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) to view contract details and check validity.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on managing contracts and understanding error messages.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit contracts in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME876 error and successfully process your purchase order or related document.