How To Fix RESCGC016 - There is no contract for document &1 (&2): document is not selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCGC - Error during cost determination

• Message number: 016

• Message text: There is no contract for document &1 (&2): document is not selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCGC016 - There is no contract for document &1 (&2): document is not selected ?

  The SAP error message RESCGC016 indicates that there is no contract associated with the specified document, which means that the system cannot find a valid contract for the document you are trying to process. This error typically occurs in the context of contract management or procurement processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Contract: The document (e.g., purchase order, service order) does not have an associated contract in the system.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document number or type you are trying to reference may be incorrect or does not exist.
  Contract Status: The contract may be inactive, expired, or not yet approved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the contract.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly for contract management.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Reference: Verify that the document number and type you are using are correct and exist in the system.
  Review Contract: Ensure that there is a valid contract associated with the document. You can do this by checking the contract management module in SAP.
  Contract Status: Check the status of the contract to ensure it is active and valid. If it is expired or inactive, you may need to renew or reactivate it.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the contract. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required access.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the contract management settings are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) or ME31K (Create Contract) to manage contracts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to contract management for more detailed guidance on managing contracts and resolving related issues.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.