How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR066 - Central purchase contract cannot be withdrawn

MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Central purchase contract cannot be withdrawn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Central purchase contracts can only be withdrawn with status 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.

MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR066 - Details

• The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR066 indicates that a central purchase contract cannot be withdrawn.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.
  Causes:
  
  Contract Status: The central purchase contract may be in a status that does not allow it to be withdrawn. For example, if the contract is already in use (e.g., there are purchase orders referencing it), it cannot be withdrawn.
  Dependencies: There may be dependent documents (like purchase orders or scheduling agreements) that are linked to the contract, preventing its withdrawal.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the withdrawal action.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that restrict the withdrawal of contracts under certain conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the central purchase contract. If it is active or has dependent documents, you may need to resolve those