How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR065 - Central purchase contract cannot be withdrawn

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Central purchase contract cannot be withdrawn

What causes this issue?

Central purchase contracts can only be withdrawn with status <ZH>In
Approval</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR065 - Central purchase contract cannot be withdrawn ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR065 indicates that a central purchase contract cannot be withdrawn. This error typically arises in the context of managing central purchase contracts in the Materials Management (MM) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Active Purchase Orders: There may be active purchase orders or scheduling agreements that are referencing the central purchase contract. If there are any dependent documents, the contract cannot be withdrawn.
  
  
  Contract Status: The status of the contract may not allow for withdrawal. For example, if the contract is already in a status that does not permit changes (like "Released" or "Completed"), it cannot be withdrawn.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be other dependencies or linked documents that prevent the withdrawal of the contract.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the withdrawal action.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Documents:
  
  Review any purchase orders or scheduling agreements that are linked to the central purchase contract. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME33K for display contract) and checking for any associated documents.
  If there are active documents, you may need to cancel or delete them before attempting to withdraw the contract.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Status:
  
  Ensure that the contract is in a status that allows for withdrawal. If it is in a status that does not permit changes, you may need to change the status first.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Look for any other dependencies that might be preventing the withdrawal. This could include linked contracts or agreements.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary permissions to withdraw the contract. If not, contact your SAP administrator to obtain the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the contract management process and any restrictions that may apply.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), ME33K (Display Contract), and ME3K (Display Contract by Vendor).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up in the SAP system to allow for contract management activities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.