How To Fix O1212 - Link to contracts only allowed for partner &

O1212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Link to contracts only allowed for partner &

What causes this issue?

The contract belongs to a different partner than the <GL:exchange
agreement>exchange agreement</>.

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?

Check if the contract and exchange partner assignments are correct.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O1212 - Details

• The SAP error message O1212, which states "Link to contracts only allowed for partner &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to link a contract to a business partner that is not allowed or does not meet the necessary criteria. This error is often encountered in the context of contract management within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) or SAP MM (Materials Management).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Partner Type: The business partner you are trying to link to the contract may not be of the correct type (e.g., vendor, customer, etc.).
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to link contracts to certain partners.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict linking contracts to specific partner types or categories.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the business partner master data that prevent the link from being established.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Partner Type: