How To Fix OIUCM079 - Contract must be approved before the VCR can be approved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCM - E&P Common Messages Across All Sub-Systems

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Contract must be approved before the VCR can be approved

What causes this issue?

Approve the contract that is linked to the valuation cross reference
first, before the VCR itself can be approved and usedin the PRA revenue
batch process.

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?

Use the PRA contract maintenance transaction to review the contract and
approve it. Then re-attempt the VCR approval.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCM079 - Contract must be approved before the VCR can be approved ?

  The SAP error message OIUCM079 indicates that a contract must be approved before a Vendor Change Request (VCR) can be approved. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Contract Management or Supplier Relationship Management modules, where contracts and vendor information are managed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires the associated contract to be in an approved status before any changes or approvals can be made to the Vendor Change Request. This is a control mechanism to ensure that all contractual obligations and terms are finalized and agreed upon before any vendor-related changes are processed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the contract associated with the Vendor Change Request. You can do this by navigating to the contract management section in SAP and checking if the contract is in an approved state.
  
  
  Approve the Contract: If the contract is not approved, you will need to initiate the approval process. This may involve:
  
  Reviewing the contract details.
  Ensuring all necessary approvals from stakeholders are obtained.
  Submitting the contract for approval through the appropriate workflow in SAP.
  
  
  
  Retry the VCR Approval: Once the contract is approved, you can attempt to approve the Vendor Change Request again. The error should no longer appear if the contract is in the correct status.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to approve contracts and VCRs. Sometimes, user roles may restrict access to certain functions.
  Workflow Configuration: If the approval process is not functioning as expected, check the workflow configuration in SAP. There may be issues with the workflow that need to be addressed.
  Documentation and Training: Refer to SAP documentation or training materials related to contract management and vendor management for further guidance on processes and best practices.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you encounter additional errors, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's help resources for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIUCM079 error and proceed with the necessary approvals in your SAP system.