How To Fix /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES109 - Contract &1 cannot be transferred due to current Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Contract &1 cannot be transferred due to current Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES109 - Contract &1 cannot be transferred due to current Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES109 Contract &1 cannot be transferred due to current Customizing typically indicates that there is a configuration issue in the system that prevents the transfer of a contract. This error is often encountered in the context of contract management or project management modules within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Customizing Settings: The error usually arises from specific customizing settings that restrict the transfer of contracts. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the contract management settings.
  Incomplete or incorrect assignment of contract types.
  Restrictions based on status or other attributes of the contract.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transfer.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data associated with the contract, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant customizing settings for contract management.
  Verify that all necessary configurations are correctly set up, including contract types, status management, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Data:
  
  Check the specific contract (identified by &1 in the error message) for any missing or incorrect data.
  Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out and that the data adheres to the expected formats.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting the transfer has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing in Development:
  
  If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to further investigate the cause without affecting production data.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), ME33K (Display Contract), and others that may be useful for managing contracts.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.