How To Fix V4228 - There are open quotations/contracts for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 228

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4228 - There are open quotations/contracts for material & ?

  The SAP error message V4228 indicates that there are open quotations or contracts for a specific material, which prevents certain actions from being completed, such as creating a sales order or processing a delivery. This error typically arises in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when the system detects that there are existing agreements that need to be addressed before proceeding.
  Cause:
  
  Open Quotations: There are active quotations for the material that have not been converted into sales orders.
  Open Contracts: There are existing contracts that include the material, which may have specific terms and conditions that need to be fulfilled.
  Material Status: The material may be under a specific status that restricts its use in sales transactions.
  Sales Order Processing: The system is designed to prevent the creation of new sales orders if there are existing agreements that could conflict with the new order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Open Quotations:
  
  Navigate to the quotation management screen in SAP and check for any open quotations related to the material in question.
  If applicable, convert the quotation into a sales order or cancel the quotation if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Check Open Contracts:
  
  Access the contract management screen and review any open contracts that include the material.
  If the contract is still valid, ensure that the terms are being met before proceeding with the sales order.
  If the contract is no longer relevant, consider closing or deleting it.
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the material is not blocked or restricted for sales.
  If necessary, update the material status to allow sales transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Sales Team:
  
  Communicate with the sales team to understand the context of the open quotations or contracts and determine the best course of action.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Review SAP documentation for best practices in managing quotations and contracts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VA21 (Create Quotation), VA22 (Change Quotation), VA23 (Display Quotation), VA41 (Create Contract), VA42 (Change Contract), and VA43 (Display Contract) to manage quotations and contracts.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify quotations and contracts in the system.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users involved in sales and distribution to better understand how to manage quotations and contracts effectively.
  
  By addressing the open quotations or contracts, you should be able to resolve the V4228 error and proceed with your sales order processing.