How To Fix VK372 - Agreement texts have changed. Save the agreement first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 372

• Message text: Agreement texts have changed. Save the agreement first

What causes this issue?

Changes have been made to the agreement texts.
The changed agreement texts might not be copied into the credit memo
request.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Save the agreement, before you create a credit memo request.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK372 - Agreement texts have changed. Save the agreement first ?

  The SAP error message VK372 ("Agreement texts have changed. Save the agreement first") typically occurs in the context of pricing agreements or contracts in SAP, particularly when using the SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) module. This error indicates that there have been changes made to the text associated with a pricing agreement, and the system requires that these changes be saved before proceeding with any further actions.
  Cause:
  
  Text Changes: The text associated with the pricing agreement (such as conditions, terms, or notes) has been modified after the agreement was initially created or last saved.
  Concurrent Access: Another user may have accessed the same agreement and made changes, leading to a conflict.
  Incomplete Data: The system detects that the agreement is in an inconsistent state due to unsaved changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VK372 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Save the Agreement: 
  
  If you have made changes to the agreement text, save the agreement first. You can do this by clicking the "Save" button in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  If you are not the one who made the changes, check with your team or other users to see if someone else has modified the agreement. You may need to refresh the data or re-enter the agreement to see the latest version.
  
  
  
  Review Text Changes:
  
  If you need to review what changes were made to the text, you can navigate to the text management section of the agreement to see the history or details of the changes.
  
  
  
  Reopen the Agreement:
  
  After saving, if you still encounter issues, try closing and reopening the agreement to ensure that all changes are properly reflected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract) for managing agreements.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to agreements and that there are no restrictions preventing you from saving.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address specific issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK372 error and continue working with your pricing agreements in SAP.