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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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 period. This can be done through the contract management transaction in SAP (e.g., ME31K for creating contracts, ME32K for changing contracts).
  Review Related Documents: Ensure that any related documents (like purchase orders) are also aligned with the contract's validity period.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct validity period, consult your organization's procurement policies or SAP documentation for guidance on contract management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify contracts in the SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address specific issues related to contract validity periods.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on contract management within SAP to better understand the implications of validity periods.
  
  By addressing the validity period of the contract and ensuring it aligns with your procurement activities, you should be able to resolve the error message MMPUR_SPROC041.