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

VG226 - Overview

• 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