How To Fix MMPUR_UI_VIEW_MSG031 - The PO item is not based on a contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_UI_VIEW_MSG -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: The PO item is not based on a contract

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_UI_VIEW_MSG031 - The PO item is not based on a contract ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_UI_VIEW_MSG031 indicates that the purchase order (PO) item you are trying to process is not based on a contract. This typically occurs in the context of procurement processes where a purchase order is expected to reference a contract, but it does not.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contract Reference: The purchase order item is created without a reference to a valid contract.
  Incorrect PO Type: The type of purchase order being created may not be intended to reference a contract.
  Contract Not Active: The contract that the PO is supposed to reference may not be active or may have been deleted.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during the data entry process, leading to the PO not being linked to the contract.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Reference:
  
  Verify that the purchase order item is supposed to reference a contract. If it should, ensure that the correct contract number is entered in the PO.
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check the details of the PO and see if a contract reference is present.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Contract:
  
  If there is no contract, you may need to create one using transaction ME31K (Create Contract).
  If the contract exists but is not active, you may need to activate it or check its validity dates.
  
  
  
  Change PO Type:
  
  If the PO is not meant to be based on a contract, ensure that you are using the correct PO type that does not require a contract reference.
  
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the contract or PO requirements, consult with your procurement or purchasing team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If this issue is recurring, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in SAP related to purchasing and contracts to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME31K: Create Contract
  ME32K: Change Contract
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  ME41: Create Request for Quotation
  ME42: Change Request for Quotation
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on contracts and purchase orders.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify contracts and purchase orders.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your purchase orders are correctly linked to contracts as required.