How To Fix /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES126 - Contract number of a contract to be settled must not be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Contract number of a contract to be settled must not be empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES126 - Contract number of a contract to be settled must not be empty ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABS_MESSAGES126 indicates that a contract number required for settlement is missing or not specified in the transaction you are trying to execute. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Project Management (PM) when you are attempting to settle costs or revenues related to a contract.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contract Number: The most common cause is that the contract number field is left blank in the transaction where it is required.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that do not properly link the asset or project to the contract.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped entering the contract number or made a mistake in the input.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Contract Number: Ensure that you enter a valid contract number in the relevant field before executing the transaction. This is usually done in the settlement transaction screen.
  Check Configuration: If you believe the contract number should be automatically populated, check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the contract is correctly linked to the asset or project.
  Review Transaction Data: Go through the transaction data to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including any related master data that might affect the contract number.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for the specific transaction you are working with to ensure compliance with required fields.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes in SAP that deal with asset accounting and project management, such as ABZON (Asset Acquisition), CJ88 (Settlement of Projects), etc.
  Master Data: Ensure that the master data for contracts, assets, and projects is correctly maintained in the system.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary permissions to access and modify the contract information in the system.
  
  By addressing the missing contract number and ensuring all related configurations and data entries are correct, you should be able to resolve the error message.