How To Fix PREPAY002 - No contract exists for selection criteria

PREPAY002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PREPAY - Enter a contract

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No contract exists for selection criteria

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PREPAY002 - Details

• The SAP error message PREPAY002: No contract exists for selection criteria typically occurs in the context of prepayment processing, particularly when trying to create or process a prepayment document that references a contract. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid contract that matches the selection criteria provided in the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Contract: The most common cause is that there is no contract created for the vendor or customer in question.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used (such as vendor, customer, or contract number) may not match any existing contracts in the system.
  Contract Status: The contract may be inactive or not in a status that allows it to be used for prepayments.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the contract number or other related fields.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the contract.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Contract Existence: Verify that the contract