How To Fix MMPUR_SPROC040 - The validity period of the contract &1 starts too late

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_SPROC - Message class for service procurement

• Message number: 040

• Message text: The validity period of the contract &1 starts too late

What causes this issue?

The validity period of contract &V1& starts at &V2&.
The period of performance of the current item ends at &V3&.
Both periods need to overlap.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC040 - The validity period of the contract &1 starts too late ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC040 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a contract in the procurement process. Specifically, it means that the start date of the contract is set too late, which prevents the system from processing the contract as expected.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Contract Dates: The start date of the contract is set to a date that is later than the current date or the date of the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected contract validity periods.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the contract, incorrect dates may have been entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Dates:
  
  Go to the contract in question and verify the start date and end date.
  Ensure that the start date is set to a date that is equal to or earlier than the current date.
  
  
  
  Modify the Contract:
  
  If the start date is incorrect, modify the contract to set the appropriate start date.
  Save the changes and try to process the contract again.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Dates:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform (e.g., creating a purchase order) is within the validity period of the contract.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review any settings related to contract validity periods that may be affecting the processing of contracts.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Documents:
  
  Ensure that there are no related documents (like purchase orders) that are referencing the contract with invalid dates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) or ME32K (Change Contract) to view and modify contract details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to contract management and procurement processes for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your contract is valid for the intended transactions.