How To Fix MEPO006 - Release order only possible against existing contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Release order only possible against existing contract

What causes this issue?

You want to create a PO item referencing contract &V1&. However, the PO
already references contract &V2&. A purchase order can only reference
one contract.

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 MEPO006 - Release order only possible against existing contract ?

  The SAP error message MEPO006 ("Release order only possible against existing contract") typically occurs when you attempt to create a release order (or scheduling agreement release) without a valid reference to an existing contract or scheduling agreement. This error is common in the procurement process when working with contracts in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contract: The release order you are trying to create does not reference an existing contract or scheduling agreement.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are using may not be compatible with the contract type.
  Contract Status: The contract may be inactive, expired, or not released for use.
  Incorrect Vendor: The vendor specified in the release order may not match the vendor in the contract.
  Plant or Material Issues: The plant or material specified in the release order may not be included in the contract.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Existence: Ensure that the contract or scheduling agreement you are trying to reference actually exists in the