How To Fix O1049 - Purchasing contract & & not found (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Purchasing contract & & not found (&)

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.vendor contract>Purchasing contract</> not available in
current system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please enter a valid contract number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1049 - Purchasing contract & & not found (&) ?

  The SAP error message O1049 indicates that a purchasing contract could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a purchasing contract that does not exist or is not properly configured in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Contract Number: The contract number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Contract Not Created: The purchasing contract may not have been created or saved in the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the purchasing contract.
  Data Deletion: The contract may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for access.
  Incorrect Organizational Data: The organizational data (like company code, purchasing organization) associated with the contract may not match the data you are using.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Contract Number: Double-check the contract number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  Check Contract Creation: Ensure that the purchasing contract has been created and saved in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME31K for creating contracts) and checking the list of existing contracts.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access purchasing contracts. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your access rights.
  Check for Deletion: If you suspect the contract has been deleted, check with your SAP administrator or the relevant team to see if the contract has been archived or removed.
  Validate Organizational Data: Ensure that the organizational data you are using matches the data associated with the purchasing contract. This includes checking the company code, purchasing organization, and other relevant parameters.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), ME33K (Display Contract), and ME3K (Display Contract by Vendor).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to purchasing contracts that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to purchasing contracts for additional guidance on creating and managing contracts.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.