How To Fix REFX_CN022 - Cannot process contract; version is not approved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REFX_CN - Messages for China Localization Function

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Cannot process contract; version is not approved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REFX_CN022 - Cannot process contract; version is not approved ?

  The SAP error message REFX_CN022, which states "Cannot process contract; version is not approved," typically occurs in the context of SAP Real Estate Management (RE-FX) when you attempt to process a contract that has not been approved or is in a status that does not allow further processing.
  Cause:
  
  Contract Version Status: The specific version of the contract you are trying to process has not been approved. In RE-FX, contracts often go through an approval workflow, and until they are approved, certain actions cannot be performed.
  Workflow Issues: There may be issues with the workflow that handles the approval process, such as missing approvals or incorrect settings.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to approve the contract or to process it in its current state.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Status: 
  
  Navigate to the contract in question and check its status. Ensure that the version you are trying to process is marked as "approved."
  If it is not approved, you will need to initiate the approval process.
  
  
  
  Approve the Contract:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can approve the contract version directly.
  If you do not have the permissions, contact the appropriate user or team responsible for contract approvals in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow:
  
  If the contract should have been approved but is not, check the workflow settings and logs to identify any issues that may have prevented the approval.
  Ensure that all necessary approvers have completed their tasks.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that your user role has the necessary permissions to process contracts and approve versions. If not, request the required access from your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling contract approvals in RE-FX.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RECN (Contract Management) to view and manage contracts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REFX_CN022 error and proceed with processing the contract.