How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR010 - Cannot create central purchase contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Cannot create central purchase contract

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To create central purchase contracts, please activate central contract
management scenario.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR010 - Cannot create central purchase contract ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR010 indicates that the system cannot create a central purchase contract. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Common Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields may be missing or incorrectly filled out in the contract creation screen.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create a central purchase contract.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the creation of central purchase contracts.
  Vendor Issues: The vendor may not be set up correctly or may not be allowed for central contracts.
  Document Type Issues: The document type for the purchase contract may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Central Contract Settings: The settings for central contracts in the system may not be properly defined.
  
  Potential Solutions:
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly in the contract creation screen.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create central purchase contracts. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for central purchase contracts are correctly configured in the system.
  Vendor Master Data: Check the vendor master data to ensure that the vendor is correctly set up and is allowed for central contracts.
  Document Type Configuration: Ensure that the document type used for the central purchase contract is correctly configured in the system.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract) and ME32K (Change Contract) to navigate the contract creation process.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on creating central purchase contracts and understanding the related configuration settings.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.