How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR037 - An initial job has already been successfully run for &1 &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 037

• Message text: An initial job has already been successfully run for &1 &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR037 - An initial job has already been successfully run for &1 &2. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR037 indicates that an initial job has already been successfully executed for the specified purchasing document type and number. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing and materials management processes, particularly when dealing with the creation or processing of purchase orders or contracts.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to run a job or process that is meant to initialize or process a purchasing document, but the system detects that an initial job for that document has already been completed successfully. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Attempting to reprocess a purchasing document that has already been initialized.
  Running a batch job that processes purchasing documents, where the document in question has already been processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Job Status: Verify the status of the job that was previously run for the document. You can do this by checking the job logs in transaction SM37. Look for any completed jobs related to the document type and number.
  
  
  Review Document Processing: Ensure that the document you are trying to process does not require re-initialization. If the document has already been processed correctly, you may not need to run the job again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific purchasing document type you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or procedures for handling such documents.
  
  
  Check for Errors: If you believe the job should not have been completed successfully, check for any errors or issues in the previous job that might have been overlooked.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) for managing purchasing documents.
  Batch Jobs: Understand how batch jobs are scheduled and monitored in SAP, particularly in the context of purchasing and materials management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR037 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.