How To Fix W_CB351 - Condition Contract &1 extended: Contract &2 with validity &3 to &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Condition Contract &1 extended: Contract &2 with validity &3 to &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB351 - Condition Contract &1 extended: Contract &2 with validity &3 to &4 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Message:
  W_CB351 Condition Contract &1 extended: Contract &2 with validity &3 to &4
  
  Message Class:
  CB (Condition Contracts)
  
  Message Type:
  Warning (W)
  
  1. Cause
  This warning message appears when you attempt to extend the validity period of a condition contract in SAP. Specifically, it indicates that the system has automatically extended the validity of an existing condition contract (&2) from the original validity period to a new period (&3 to &4).
  
  &1: Condition Contract Number (the one you are working on)
  &2: Existing Condition Contract Number being extended
  &3: Original validity start date
  &4: New validity end date
  
  The system detects that the contract you are creating or modifying overlaps or extends the validity period of an existing contract. Instead of creating a new contract, SAP extends the existing contract's validity.
  
  2. Explanation
  
  Condition contracts in SAP are used to manage pricing agreements with customers or vendors.
  When you create or change a condition contract, the system checks for overlapping validity periods.
  If the new contract's validity overlaps or extends an existing contract, SAP issues this warning and extends the existing contract's validity period accordingly.
  This is a safeguard to avoid duplicate or conflicting contracts for the same condition.
  
  
  3. Solution / How to Handle
  
  Review the validity periods: Check the existing contract (&2) and the new contract (&1) to ensure that extending the validity is intended and does not cause conflicts.
  Confirm the extension: If the extension is correct and desired, you can proceed without any further action since this is a warning, not an error.
  Adjust contract dates if needed: If the extension is not desired, adjust the validity dates of the new contract to avoid overlap.
  Check business requirements: Ensure that extending the contract validity aligns with your pricing and contractual policies.
  Consult with your pricing or contract management team if unsure about the implications of extending the contract validity.
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  VK31 - Maintain Condition Contracts  
  VK32 - Change Condition Contract  
  VK33 - Display Condition Contract
  
  
  
  Tables:  
  
  KONV - Conditions (general)  
  KOMV - Condition Contract Header Data  
  KOMK - Condition Contract Header
  
  
  
  Notes / Documentation:  
  
  SAP Help on Condition Contracts and Validity Periods  
  SAP OSS Notes related to condition contract validity extensions (search with message number W_CB351)
  
  
  
  Customization:  
  
  Check condition contract validity settings in IMG under Sales and Distribution ? Basic Functions ? Pricing ? Condition Contracts.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to extend validity of an existing condition contract.
  
  
  Message
  Warning that contract &2 validity extended from &3 to &4 by contract &1.
  
  
  Solution
  Review and confirm validity extension; adjust dates if necessary; proceed if extension is valid.
  
  
  Related
  Transactions VK31/VK32/VK33, tables KOMV/KOMK, SAP pricing configuration.
  
  
  
  
  If you want, I can help you with specific steps to check or adjust the contract validity or provide sample SAP queries to find overlapping contracts.