How To Fix MMPUR_SPROC041 - The validity period of the contract &1 ends too early


MMPUR_SPROC041 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: MMPUR_SPROC - Message class for service procurement

  • Message number: 041

  • Message text: The validity period of the contract &1 ends too early

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  • What causes this issue?

    The validity period of contract &V1& ends at &V2&.
    The period of performance of the current item starts 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_SPROC041 - The validity period of the contract &1 ends too early ?
    The SAP error message MMPUR_SPROC041 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a contract in the procurement process. Specifically, it means that the end date of the contract is set too early, which prevents the system from processing the related procurement activities.
    
    Cause: Contract Validity Dates: The contract has an end date that is earlier than the date of the procurement transaction (e.g., purchase order or requisition). Incorrect Data Entry: The validity period may have been incorrectly entered during contract creation or modification. Contract Type Restrictions: Certain contract types may have specific validity requirements that are not being met.
    Solution: Check Contract Dates: Review the validity dates of the contract in question. Ensure that the end date is set to a date that is later than the date of the procurement transaction. Modify Contract: If the end date is indeed too early, you will need to modify the contract to extend the validity

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