How To Fix VG226 - The system could not determine a contract number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 226

• Message text: The system could not determine a contract number

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine a contract number for the selection
criteria: external contract number &V1& and customer number &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG226 - The system could not determine a contract number ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VG226 - The system could not determine a contract number
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) or Contract Management when the system tries to determine a contract number for a sales document or process but fails to find a valid contract. The reasons can include:
  
  No valid contract exists for the customer/material combination.
  The contract validity period does not cover the current date.
  The contract is not released or is blocked.
  The system configuration for contract determination is incomplete or incorrect.
  Missing or incorrect partner functions or sales area data.
  The pricing procedure or condition records linked to the contract are missing or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VG226 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Existence and Validity:
  
  Verify that a contract exists for the customer and material.
  Ensure the contract is valid for the current date (check validity start and end dates).
  Confirm the contract is released and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Determination Configuration:
  
  Check the contract determination procedure in the sales document type.
  Verify the assignment of contract determination procedures in the sales area.
  Ensure the condition records for contracts are maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Functions and Sales Area Data:
  
  Confirm that the correct partner functions are assigned in the sales document.
  Verify that the sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, division) matches the contract.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing and Condition Records:
  
  Ensure that pricing procedures include contract-related condition types.
  Check that condition records linked to the contract are maintained and valid.
  
  
  
  Debugging and Logs:
  
  Use transaction VA43 to display contracts and check their status.
  Use transaction VA02 or VA01 to check sales documents.
  Use debugging or system logs to trace where the contract determination fails.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes related to VG226 for your SAP version.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA41 - Create Contract
  VA42 - Change Contract
  VA43 - Display Contract
  VA01 - Create Sales Order
  VA02 - Change Sales Order
  
  
  
  Configuration Paths:
  
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Sales ? Sales Documents ? Sales Document Header ? Define Contract Determination Procedure
  SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Contract Management
  
  
  
  SAP Help and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Contract Management and Contract Determination
  SAP Notes related to contract determination errors
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The VG226 error arises when the system cannot find a valid contract number during sales document processing. The resolution involves verifying contract existence, validity, release status, and ensuring proper configuration of contract determination procedures and condition records.