How To Fix /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES022 - Enter at least one previous contract to be settled

/PM0/ABS_MESSAGES022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Enter at least one previous contract to be settled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES022 - Enter at least one previous contract to be settled ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES022 indicates that the system requires at least one previous contract to be settled before proceeding with the current operation. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting or Project Management, where contracts or agreements need to be settled in a specific order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Previous Contracts: The primary cause of this error is that there are no previous contracts available for settlement. The system expects that there should be at least one contract that has been completed or is in a state that allows it to be settled.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the identification of previous contracts.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered incorrect data or failed to select the necessary contracts for settlement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Previous Contracts: Verify if there are any previous contracts that should be settled. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction