How To Fix O5228 - This material is not referenced to a contract.

O5228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O5 - IS-Oil: MCOE message pool

• Message number: 228

• Message text: This material is not referenced to a contract.

What causes this issue?

One of the referenced contracts contains a restriction on adding
additional line items to the call-off, that are not referenced to a
specific contract.

System Response

The system displays a warning message, an error message or an
information message (according to what is specified in the contract)
unless the new line item is referenced to a contract.

How to fix this error?

If you received an error message, delete the line item and reference
the material to a specific contract. You can override the warning
message by choosing <ZK>Enter</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O5228 - This material is not referenced to a contract. ?

  The SAP error message O5228, which states "This material is not referenced to a contract," typically occurs in the context of procurement processes when attempting to create a purchase order or perform a related transaction. This error indicates that the material you are trying to procure is not linked to any existing contract in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Contract Exists: The material you are trying to purchase does not have an associated contract in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or not recognized in the system.
  Contract Not Active: The contract may exist but is not active or has expired.
  Contract Type: The contract type may not be suitable for the material or the purchasing organization.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error in the purchase order or contract reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Existence: Verify if a contract exists for the material in question. You can do this by