How To Fix W4002 - &: & contract exists

W4002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 002

• Message text: &: & contract exists

What causes this issue?

Contracts exist in plants for this material.

How to fix this error?

Delete the material in a contract or reset the terms of
delivery/payment of a contract. You can then remove the material from
the assortment.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4002 - &: & contract exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W4002 & : & contract exists
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears when you attempt to create or modify a document or master data record, and the system detects that a contract already exists for the specified criteria (such as customer, material, or sales area). The message is a warning (not an error), indicating that a contract with the same key data is already present in the system.
  For example, in Sales and Distribution (SD), when creating a sales order or contract, if a contract with the same customer and material combination already exists, SAP issues this warning to prevent duplicate contracts or overlapping agreements.
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Creating a new contract for a customer and material combination that already has an active contract.
  Attempting to create a contract with the same contract number or reference.
  During contract renewal or extension, the system detects an existing contract.
  
  
  Solution / How to Handle:
  
  
  Check Existing Contracts:
  
  Use transaction