How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER133 - Identification of purchase contract reference missing in item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Identification of purchase contract reference missing in item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER133 - Identification of purchase contract reference missing in item &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER133 indicates that there is a missing identification of the purchase contract reference for a specific item in a supply chain management context. This error typically arises when trying to create or process an order that requires a reference to a purchase contract, but that reference is not provided or is incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchase Contract Reference: The item in question does not have a valid purchase contract reference assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the purchase contract for the item.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of the purchase contract reference.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not be set up correctly to link to the purchase contract.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Details: Review the item details in the order to ensure that a valid purchase contract reference is provided.
  Assign Purchase Contract: If the purchase contract is missing, you may need to assign the appropriate purchase contract to the item.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the system configuration allows for the identification of purchase contracts. This may involve checking settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  Correct Master Data: Verify that the material and vendor master data are correctly set up to include the necessary references to the purchase contract.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling purchase contracts in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), or ME33K (Display Contract) to manage purchase contracts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit purchase contracts.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.