How To Fix V1196 - There are open quotations and open contracts for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 196

• Message text: There are open quotations and open contracts for material &

What causes this issue?

Open customer quotations and contracts that have items with the same
material were found for the current
<GL:sales_and_distribution_document>sales and distribution document</>.

How to fix this error?

If you wish to know which customer quotations and contracts have
positions with the same material, select the function
<LS>Environment</> --> <LS>List</> --> <LS>Quotation</> or
<LS>Environment</> --> <LS>List</> --> <LS>Contract</> in the overview
screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1196 - There are open quotations and open contracts for material & ?

  The SAP error message V1196 indicates that there are open quotations and open contracts for a specific material, which prevents certain actions from being completed, such as creating a sales order or processing a purchase order. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Open Quotations: There are existing quotations for the material that have not been converted into sales orders. This means that the system recognizes that there is a potential sale that has not yet been finalized.
  Open Contracts: There are active contracts related to the material that have not been fully executed. Contracts are agreements that outline terms for future sales, and if they are still open, the system will restrict further processing to avoid conflicts.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent sales orders from being created if there are open quotations or contracts to ensure that all potential sales opportunities are considered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Open Quotations: Check the existing quotations for the material in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like VA23 (Display Quotation) to see if they can be converted into sales orders or if they need to be canceled.
  Review Open Contracts: Similarly, check for any open contracts using transaction codes like VA43 (Display Contract). Determine if these contracts are still valid and if they need to be fulfilled or closed.
  Close or Convert: If the quotations or contracts are no longer needed, consider closing or deleting them. If they are still valid, ensure that they are processed appropriately.
  Consult with Sales Team: If you are unsure about the status of the quotations or contracts, consult with the sales team to understand the business context and decide on the next steps.
  System Configuration: If the business process allows, you may want to review the configuration settings in the system to determine if the restriction on creating sales orders in the presence of open quotations or contracts is necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  VA23 - Display Quotation
  VA43 - Display Contract
  VA21 - Create Quotation
  VA41 - Create Contract
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more information on handling quotations and contracts within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1196 error and proceed with your intended transactions.