How To Fix TU074 - Contract &3 does not exist for customer &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Contract &3 does not exist for customer &1 on &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the date you entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU074 - Contract &3 does not exist for customer &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message TU074 indicates that a specific contract does not exist for a given customer on a specified date. This error typically arises in the context of contract management or sales and distribution processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Contract: The contract referenced in the error message does not exist in the system for the specified customer.
  Incorrect Customer or Contract Number: The customer number or contract number may have been entered incorrectly.
  Contract Expiration: The contract may have expired or been deleted.
  Date Issues: The date specified in the transaction may fall outside the validity period of the contract.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Contract Existence:
  
  Check if the contract exists for the specified customer using transaction codes like VA43 (Display Contract) or VA42 (Change Contract).
  Ensure that the contract is active and not expired.
  
  
  
  Check Customer and Contract Details:
  
  Confirm that the customer number and contract number are entered correctly.
  Ensure that the customer is assigned to the correct sales area.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Dates:
  
  Check the validity dates of the contract to ensure that the transaction date falls within the active period of the contract.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data:
  
  If the contract should exist but does not, consult with the master data team to ensure that the contract has been created correctly and is linked to the customer.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions:
  
  Verify if the contract was deleted or archived. If so, you may need to restore it or create a new contract.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the system configuration related to contract management and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA43, VA42, VA41 (Create Contract), and VA44 (Display Contract).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to contract management that may address this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view or create contracts.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on contract management processes.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.