How To Fix VR117 - Please select a contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Please select a contract

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR117 - Please select a contract ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR117 - Please select a contract
  
  Cause:
  The error message VR117 occurs when a user tries to perform an action in a transaction related to contract processing (such as billing, delivery, or sales order processing) without selecting or specifying a contract. In SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) or Contract Management, certain processes require a contract reference to proceed. If the system expects a contract to be selected but none is provided, it triggers this error.
  Common scenarios causing VR117 include:  
  
  Attempting to create or process a delivery or billing document without linking it to a contract.  
  Trying to access contract-specific functions without selecting a contract first.  
  Missing or incorrect input in the contract field during sales order or billing document creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Contract:
  
  When prompted, ensure you select the appropriate contract number from the list or enter it manually in the required field.
  
  
  Check Transaction Flow:
  
  Verify that the process you are performing requires a contract. If yes, make sure the contract is created and valid in the system.
  
  
  Verify Contract Validity:  
  
  Check if the contract is active and valid for the dates and conditions of the transaction.  
  Use transaction codes like VA43 (Display Contract) to verify contract details.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure users understand when and how to select contracts during sales order, delivery, or billing processing.
  
  
  Customization Check:
  
  If the error occurs unexpectedly, check if there are any custom validations or user exits that enforce contract selection.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  VA41: Create Contract  
  VA42: Change Contract  
  VA43: Display Contract  
  VA01: Create Sales Order (with reference to contract)  
  VF01: Create Billing Document (may require contract reference)  
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Service Marketplace or SAP Support Portal for notes related to VR117 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP SD Contract Management documentation for detailed process flows and requirements regarding contracts.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The VR117 error means the system expects a contract to be selected for the current operation. To resolve it, ensure a valid contract is selected or referenced before proceeding.