How To Fix VG230 - Contract number &2 has been determined for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Contract number &2 has been determined for selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG230 - Contract number &2 has been determined for selection ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VG230:
  
  SAP Message: VG230 - Contract number &2 has been determined for selection
  
  1. Cause
  The message VG230 typically appears in the context of SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM) when the system has automatically determined a contract number for a particular process or selection, such as during delivery creation, billing, or goods issue.
  
  The system found a contract number relevant to the current transaction or selection criteria.
  This message is informational, indicating that the contract number &2 (where &2 is replaced by the actual contract number) has been selected or proposed by the system.
  It usually occurs when the system is trying to find a valid contract for pricing, delivery, or billing purposes based on the customer, material, or other selection parameters.
  
  
  2. When does it occur?
  
  During delivery creation or goods issue when the system tries to find a contract to reference for pricing or conditions.
  When billing or sales order processing involves contract reference.
  When the system automatically determines a contract number for selection based on the data entered.
  
  
  3. Solution / How to handle
  
  Check the contract number displayed in the message to ensure it is the correct contract for the transaction.
  If the contract number is correct, this message can usually be acknowledged and processing can continue.
  If the contract number is incorrect or unexpected, verify:
  
  The contract validity dates (start and end dates).
  The customer and material assignment in the contract.
  The selection criteria used by the system to determine the contract.
  
  
  Adjust the contract or master data if necessary to ensure the correct contract is selected.
  If this message is disruptive and you want to suppress it, check the message control settings in the relevant application area (e.g., SD or MM).
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  Message Class: VG (related to Sales and Distribution)
  Transaction Codes: VA01 (Create Sales Order), VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VF01 (Create Billing Document)
  Tables to check:
  
  VBAK (Sales Document: Header Data)
  VBAP (Sales Document: Item Data)
  VBAK-VGBEL (Contract number field in sales document header)
  VBAK-VGART (Contract type)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to message VG230.
  Configuration: Contract determination procedures in SD customizing.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  VG230 - Contract number &2 has been determined for selection
  
  
  Cause
  System automatically found a contract number for the transaction
  
  
  Effect
  Informational message indicating contract selection
  
  
  Solution
  Verify contract correctness; adjust master data or contract if needed; acknowledge message
  
  
  Related
  Sales and Distribution contract processing, delivery, billing
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with specific steps to check or change the contract determination procedure or how to suppress this message if it is not needed.
  
  Let me know if you need further assistance!