How To Fix VR418 - No contract types with contract data have been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 418

• Message text: No contract types with contract data have been defined

What causes this issue?

The system tried to determine contract types with contract data and
found that no contract types with data have been defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR418 - No contract types with contract data have been defined ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR418 - No contract types with contract data have been defined
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system cannot find any contract types that have been defined with the necessary contract data in the system. In SAP, contract types are used to categorize and manage contracts, and each contract type must have associated contract data defined in customizing. If no such contract types exist or if they are not properly configured, the system will raise this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to create or process a contract in SAP (e.g., in SAP Contract Management or SAP Vendor Management).
  When the system checks for valid contract types but finds none configured with the required contract data.
  Typically during transaction processing related to contract creation or maintenance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG):
  
  SPRO ? Logistics General ? Business Partner ? Contract Management ? Define Contract Types
  
  
  Verify that contract types are defined.
  Ensure that the contract types have the necessary contract data assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Contract Data to Contract Types:
  
  In the IMG, check the assignment of contract data to contract types.
  Make sure that the contract data relevant to your business process is maintained and linked to the contract types.
  
  
  
  Maintain Contract Data:
  
  If contract data is missing, define the required contract data elements.
  This might include fields like validity periods, pricing conditions, or other contract-specific parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization to access and use the contract types.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If you recently transported customizing settings, verify that the transport was successful and consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO - Access to Customizing
  Specific contract management transactions like ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), etc.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to VR418 for any patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for Contract Management configuration.
  SAP Library under Logistics ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Contracts.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VR418 indicates missing or incomplete configuration of contract types with contract data. To resolve it, define and maintain contract types and their associated contract data in the SAP customizing settings. This ensures the system recognizes valid contract types during contract processing.
  
  If you need detailed steps or screenshots for the configuration, please specify your SAP module or version.