How To Fix SCMI_SEMMAP042 - Contract Type could not be determined. PRDVERS may be empty

SCMI_SEMMAP042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCMI_SEMMAP -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Contract Type could not be determined. PRDVERS may be empty

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SCMI_SEMMAP042 - Details

• The SAP error message SCMI_SEMMAP042, which states "Contract Type could not be determined. PRDVERS may be empty," typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to identify the appropriate contract type for a given transaction or process. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for troubleshooting.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The contract type may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing settings for contract types or incorrect mapping of contract types to the relevant business processes.
  
  
  Empty PRDVERS Field: The error message indicates that the PRDVERS (Product Version) field may be empty. This field is crucial for determining the contract type, and if it is not populated, the system cannot proceed.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master