How To Fix /PM0/ABP_BIZPRC591 - Business process cannot be started in multi-contract processing mode

/PM0/ABP_BIZPRC591 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_BIZPRC -

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Business process cannot be started in multi-contract processing mode

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/PM0/ABP_BIZPRC591 - Details

• The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BIZPRC591 indicates that a business process cannot be started in multi-contract processing mode. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project Management or Contract Management modules, where multiple contracts are involved in a single business process.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to handle multi-contract processing for the specific business process you are trying to initiate.
  Business Process Restrictions: Certain business processes may not support multi-contract processing due to their nature or the way they are designed in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to initiate a multi-contract process.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the contracts or related master data that prevent the process from starting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the business process in question. Ensure that it is set up to allow multi-contract processing. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in