How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC030 - Contract &1 cannot be assigned to contract &2 item &3.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Contract &1 cannot be assigned to contract &2 item &3.

What causes this issue?

System displays this message in one of the following scenarios:
You are trying to refer a variant under a generic article separately.
The contract item is already referenced to another contract.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

For the first scenario, you can refer the variants under a generic
article only through that generic article.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC030 - Details

• The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC030 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a contract to another contract item. This error typically arises in the context of purchasing and contract management within SAP. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Contract Status: The contract you are trying to assign may not be in a valid status (e.g., it could be closed, expired, or not released).
  Contract Type Mismatch: The contract types of the two contracts may not be compatible. For example, you might be trying to assign a framework agreement to a purchase order item that expects a different type of contract.
  Item Category Issues: The item category of the contract item may not allow for the assignment of the specified contract.
  Contract Validity: The validity period of the contract may not cover the date of the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Data Inconsistencies: There