How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR069 - Validity end date is in the past

MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Validity end date is in the past

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MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR069 - Details

• The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR069 indicates that the validity end date of a contract or purchasing document is in the past. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a purchasing document (like a purchase order or contract) that references a contract with a validity period that has already expired.
  
  Cause:
  
  Expired Contract: The contract or purchasing document you are trying to use has a validity end date that is earlier than the current date.
  Incorrect Date Entry: There may have been an error in entering the validity dates when the contract was created or modified.
  System Date: The system date may be set incorrectly, leading to confusion about the current date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Validity:
  
  Navigate to the contract in question and check the validity dates. Ensure that the end date is set to a future date.
  If the contract is indeed expired, you may need to create a new contract or extend the