How To Fix /PRA/COMMON064 - For Contract Type &1, MMS Sales Type is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/COMMON -

• Message number: 064

• Message text: For Contract Type &1, MMS Sales Type is required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/COMMON064 - For Contract Type &1, MMS Sales Type is required ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/COMMON064 indicates that for a specific contract type (denoted by &1), a corresponding MMS (Material Management System) sales type is required. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or sales order processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with contracts that involve materials or services.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often occurs when the contract type has not been properly configured to link with a sales type in the MMS module.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incorrect entries in the contract or sales order that prevent the system from recognizing the required sales type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be correctly handling the relationship between contract types and sales types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for contract types in the SAP system (usually found in SPRO under Sales and Distribution or Contract Management).
  Ensure that the contract type in question is correctly linked to a valid MMS sales type.
  If necessary, create or modify the configuration to include the required sales type.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Data:
  
  Check the specific contract that triggered the error. Ensure that all required fields, including the sales type, are filled out correctly.
  If the contract is being created or modified, ensure that the sales type is selected appropriately.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals that pertain to the specific contract type and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the contract creation or modification process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to navigate through the sales order processes.
  Documentation: Review SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles related to contract management and MMS sales types for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or modify contracts and sales orders, as insufficient permissions can also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /PRA/COMMON064 and ensure that your contract types are correctly configured with the required MMS sales types.