How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR032 - Select a scheduling agreement type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Select a scheduling agreement type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR032 - Select a scheduling agreement type. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR032 typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a scheduling agreement in the Materials Management (MM) module, and the system requires you to select a specific scheduling agreement type. This error indicates that the system cannot proceed because it lacks the necessary information regarding the type of scheduling agreement you want to create or work with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Scheduling Agreement Type: The most common cause of this error is that the scheduling agreement type has not been specified in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the scheduling agreement types are not properly defined or activated.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify scheduling agreements, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Scheduling Agreement Type:
  
  When creating or modifying a scheduling agreement, ensure that you select a valid scheduling agreement type from the dropdown menu or input field. This is usually found in the initial screen of the scheduling agreement transaction (e.g., ME31L for creating scheduling agreements).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an SAP administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for scheduling agreement types in the following path:
  
  SPRO > Materials Management > Purchasing > Scheduling Agreement > Define Scheduling Agreement Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the necessary scheduling agreement types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to create or modify scheduling agreements. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on scheduling agreements and their types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to scheduling agreements include:
  
  ME31L: Create Scheduling Agreement
  ME32L: Change Scheduling Agreement
  ME33L: Display Scheduling Agreement
  
  
  Scheduling Agreement Types: Different types of scheduling agreements can be used based on business requirements, such as standard agreements, blanket agreements, etc.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Community can provide additional insights and user experiences related to scheduling agreements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR032 error and successfully work with scheduling agreements in SAP.