How To Fix V2196 - &1 and &2 are only available for the time and expenses contract type.

V2196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 196

• Message text: &1 and &2 are only available for the time and expenses contract type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2196 - &1 and &2 are only available for the time and expenses contract type. ?

  The SAP error message V2196 indicates that there is an issue related to the contract type being used in a transaction involving time and expenses. Specifically, the error message states that the contract type you are trying to use is not compatible with the time and expenses functionality.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The contract type you are using does not support time and expenses. In SAP, certain contract types are designated specifically for time and expenses, and if you attempt to use a different type, this error will occur.
  The configuration settings for the contract type may not be set up correctly to allow for time and expenses.
  The transaction you are trying to execute is not aligned with the expected contract type for time and expenses.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V2196 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Type: Verify that the contract type you are using is indeed one that supports time