How To Fix W_CB373 - Contract Type &1: Activity &2 is not allowed. Contract &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Contract Type &1: Activity &2 is not allowed. Contract &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB373 - Contract Type &1: Activity &2 is not allowed. Contract &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W_CB373 Contract Type &1: Activity &2 is not allowed. Contract &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that the activity (&2) you are trying to post or use is not allowed for the specified contract type (&1) in the contract (&3). In other words, the system is preventing you from performing an activity that is not permitted under the rules or configuration of the contract type assigned to the contract.
  This typically happens in SAP Project System (PS) or SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) when you try to enter or confirm an activity that is not defined or allowed for the contract type in question.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The activity type is not assigned or allowed for the contract type in the configuration.
  The contract type settings restrict certain activities.
  Customizing settings in transaction SPRO for contract types and allowed activities are incomplete or incorrect.
  The activity is not maintained in the allowed activity list for the contract type.
  You might be trying to post an activity that belongs to a different category or is not relevant for the contract type.
  
  
  Where to Check / Configuration:
  
  
  Check Contract Type Settings:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Plant Maintenance and Customer Service ? Maintenance and Service Processing ? Contracts ? Define Contract Types.
  Verify the contract type (&1) settings and allowed activities.
  
  
  
  Allowed Activities for Contract Type:
  
  In the customizing path, check the assignment of activities to contract types.
  Ensure that the activity (&2) is assigned or allowed for the contract type (&1).
  
  
  
  Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Check the activity type master data to ensure it is correctly defined and allowed for the contract type.
  
  
  
  Check Contract Data:
  
  Verify the contract (&3) details to ensure the contract type is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  Assign the Activity to the Contract Type:
  
  In customizing, assign the activity type (&2) to the contract type (&1) so that it is allowed.
  
  
  Use Allowed Activities Only:
  
  When entering activities for a contract, ensure you use only those activities that are permitted for the contract type.
  
  
  Adjust Contract Type or Activity:
  
  If the activity is valid but not allowed, either change the contract type or adjust the activity assignment.
  
  
  Consult with Functional Consultant:
  
  If you do not have authorization to change customizing, consult your SAP PS/PM functional consultant to update the configuration.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  This is a warning message (W_...), so it may allow you to continue but indicates a potential issue.
  Ignoring this warning might lead to inconsistencies in contract processing or billing.
  Always ensure contract types and activities are aligned with business processes and SAP configuration.
  
  
  If you provide the exact values for &1 (contract type), &2 (activity), and &3 (contract number), I can help you with more specific guidance.
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Message
  W_CB373 Contract Type &1: Activity &2 is not allowed. Contract &3
  
  
  Cause
  Activity not allowed for the contract type in the contract.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign activity to contract type in customizing or use allowed activities only.
  
  
  Where to Check
  SPRO ? Contracts ? Define Contract Types and allowed activities.
  
  
  
  
  Let me know if you need help with the exact customizing path or transaction codes!