How To Fix RFM_MM_PUR_PC048 - You cannot change the validity start or end date. See long text.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_MM_PUR_PC -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: You cannot change the validity start or end date. See long text.

What causes this issue?

The system displays this message if the contract is a principal purchase
agreement that consists of a subordinate contract or a purchase order.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RFM_MM_PUR_PC048 - Details

• The SAP error message RFM_MM_PUR_PC048 indicates that you are trying to change the validity start or end date of a purchasing document (such as a purchase order or contract) in a way that is not allowed by the system. This typically occurs when there are existing transactions or dependencies that prevent the modification of these dates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Transactions: There may be existing purchase orders, goods receipts, or invoices that are linked to the purchasing document, which restricts changes to the validity dates.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being released or completed.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict changes to validity dates based on business rules or settings in the purchasing module.
  Dependencies: Other related documents or conditions may depend on the validity dates, making it impossible to change them without affecting those dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the purchasing document is in