How To Fix PFM_1178 - Rows in document must have different contracts associated with them

PFM_1178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Rows in document must have different contracts associated with them

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1178 - Rows in document must have different contracts associated with them ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1178 indicates that there is an issue with the rows in a document where they must have different contracts associated with them. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or procurement processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with documents that involve multiple line items or rows.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or process a document (such as a purchase order, contract, or invoice) that contains multiple line items, and all those line items are associated with the same contract. SAP requires that each line item in the document must reference a different contract. This is often a business rule to ensure that the items are properly allocated to their respective contracts for tracking and reporting purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PFM_1178 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Line Items: Check the line items in the document you are trying to process. Ensure