How To Fix PFM_1393 - Cannot retain guarantees, contract data do not allow it

PFM_1393 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 393

• Message text: Cannot retain guarantees, contract data do not allow it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1393 - Cannot retain guarantees, contract data do not allow it ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1393 ("Cannot retain guarantees, contract data do not allow it") typically occurs in the context of contract management or financial transactions involving guarantees in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to retain or process guarantees associated with a contract due to certain restrictions or missing data in the contract configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Contract 
  Configuration Issues: The contract may not be set up to allow guarantees. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect configurations in the contract type.
  Guarantee Settings: The guarantee settings in the contract may not be compatible with the current transaction or the type of guarantee being processed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the contract or related master data that prevent the system from processing guarantees.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to retain guarantees for the specific contract.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Contract Configuration:
  
  Review the contract type settings in