How To Fix VR116 - There are no release orders for contract &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 116

• Message text: There are no release orders for contract &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR116 - There are no release orders for contract & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR116 - There are no release orders for contract &
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to perform an operation (such as creating a delivery or posting a goods movement) that requires a release order linked to a contract, but the system cannot find any release orders associated with the specified contract number.
  In SAP, a release order is a purchase order created against a contract (outline agreement). The contract itself is a framework agreement, and actual procurement happens via release orders referencing that contract. If no release orders exist for the contract, the system cannot proceed with processes that depend on them.
  
  When does this error typically occur?
  
  When creating a delivery or goods receipt referencing a contract without any release orders.
  When trying to process a purchase order or goods movement that expects a release order linked to the contract.
  During invoice verification or other procurement processes expecting release orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if release orders exist for the contract:
  
  Use transaction ME33K (Display Contract) to verify the contract.
  Use transaction ME33L (Display Scheduling Agreement) if applicable.
  Use transaction ME23N to check if any purchase orders (release orders) reference the contract.
  
  
  
  Create release orders if none exist:
  
  Use transaction ME21N to create a purchase order referencing the contract number.
  Ensure the purchase order is correctly linked as a release order to the contract.
  
  
  
  Verify the contract type:
  
  Contracts can be of type quantity or value.
  Release orders are mandatory for quantity contracts.
  For value contracts, sometimes direct consumption is allowed, but this depends on configuration.
  
  
  
  Check configuration settings:
  
  Verify if the system requires release orders for the contract type in use.
  Check the release order creation settings in the contract.
  
  
  
  Check user input:
  
  Ensure the correct contract number is entered.
  Verify that the contract is valid and not blocked or expired.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Contracts and Release Orders:
  
  Contracts (outline agreements) define terms and conditions for procurement.
  Release orders are actual purchase orders created against these contracts.
  Release orders specify quantities or values to be procured under the contract.
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  ME31K - Create Contract
  ME32K - Change Contract
  ME33K - Display Contract
  ME21N - Create Purchase Order (release order)
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP OSS notes related to VR116 for any known issues or patches.
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on outline agreements and release orders.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  Error VR116 indicates that no release orders exist for the specified contract, which is necessary for the current operation. The solution is to verify the contract and create appropriate release orders (purchase orders) linked to it before proceeding.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the transaction you are using, contract number, and process step where the error occurs.