How To Fix TU282 - You can only delete lines belonging to active contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 282

• Message text: You can only delete lines belonging to active contract &1

What causes this issue?

You have also selected lines that do not belong to the current contract
&v1&, and have tried to delete them.

System Response

You can only delete lines that belong to the contract just activated.

How to fix this error?

If you do want to delete the lines, proceed as follows:
Change to the appropriate contract.
Select and delete the lines.
If a line belongs to the contract just activated, the start of the line
is marked with an arrow.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TU282 - You can only delete lines belonging to active contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message TU282 indicates that you are trying to delete lines from a contract that is not in an active status. This typically occurs in the context of contract management within SAP, where certain operations are restricted based on the status of the contract.
  Cause:
  The error message TU282 is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to delete line items from a contract that is either inactive, completed, or has been archived.
  The contract is in a status that does not allow modifications, such as "Completed" or "Inactive."
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the contract you are trying to modify. You can do this by navigating to the contract in the SAP system and checking its current status.
  
  
  Activate the Contract: If the contract is inactive, you may need to activate it. This typically involves changing the status of the contract back to "Active." Note that this may require specific authorizations.
  
  
  Modify Line Items: If the contract is in a status that allows modifications, ensure that you are following the correct procedure to delete line items. If the contract is completed, you may need to create a new contract or modify the existing one in a different way.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines for contract management to understand the specific statuses and their implications.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the contract should be active but is not, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for contract management, such as ME33K (Display Contract) or ME32K (Change Contract).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify contracts in the SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to contract management and error TU282 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your contract line items.