How To Fix TU505 - Contract &1 inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Contract &1 inactive

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a payment plan for contract &V1&. This is not
possible because the contract is not active on the start date &V2& that
you entered.
This has been caused by one of the following:
Start date &V2& is before end date &V3&.
Move-in has not taken place.

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Change the start date.
Carry out a move-in.

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 TU505 - Contract &1 inactive ?

  The SAP error message TU505, which states "Contract &1 inactive," typically occurs when you are trying to process a contract that has been marked as inactive in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the contract being expired, manually set to inactive, or due to certain business rules that govern contract status.
  Cause:
  
  Contract Status: The contract has been set to inactive either manually or automatically due to expiration or other business rules.
  Data Entry Error: The contract number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate when a contract becomes inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Status: 
  
  Navigate to the contract in question using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., ME33K for display contract).
  Verify the status of the contract. If it is inactive, you will need to determine why it was set to that status.
  
  
  
  Reactivate Contract: 
  
  If the contract needs to be reactivated, you may need to consult with your SAP administrator or the relevant business unit to understand the implications of reactivating the contract.
  Depending on your organization's policies, you may be able to change the status back to active.
  
  
  
  Create a New Contract: 
  
  If the contract cannot be reactivated, you may need to create a new contract to replace the inactive one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any internal documentation or guidelines regarding contract management in your organization to understand the rules around contract status.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Transactions: 
  
  Ensure that there are no related transactions or dependencies that might be affecting the contract status.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME33K (Display Contract), ME31K (Create Contract), and ME32K (Change Contract).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view or modify contract statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to contract management that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about how to handle contract statuses, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or attending training sessions on contract management within SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the TU505 error and understand the implications of contract status in your SAP environment.