How To Fix PFM_1173 - This contract is not a task work

PFM_1173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 173

• Message text: This contract is not a task work

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1173 - This contract is not a task work ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1173, which states "This contract is not a task work," typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) or Project Management (PM) modules when there is an attempt to perform an operation on a contract that is not recognized as a task work contract.
  
  Cause:
  
  Contract Type: The contract you are trying to use may not be defined as a task work contract in the system. Task work contracts are specific types of contracts that are linked to project tasks.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not align with the expected contract types for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of the contract in the transaction could lead to this error.
  Project Structure: The project structure may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the contract as a valid task work