How To Fix W_CB435 - Approval process is active for contract &1. Invalid process variant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 435

• Message text: Approval process is active for contract &1. Invalid process variant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB435 - Approval process is active for contract &1. Invalid process variant &2 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W_CB435 Approval process is active for contract &1. Invalid process variant &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP Contract Management (part of SAP MM or SAP SRM) when you try to process a contract that has an active approval process assigned, but the process variant specified (&2) is invalid or not correctly configured for the contract (&1).
  
  &1 = Contract number
  &2 = Process variant (approval process variant)
  
  The system checks the approval process variant assigned to the contract and finds that it is either missing, inactive, or not valid for the contract type or organizational settings.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Incorrect or missing approval process variant assigned to the contract.
  The approval process variant is not active or has been deleted.
  The contract type or purchasing group is not linked to the approval process variant.
  Customizing settings for the approval process variant are incomplete or inconsistent.
  The contract is in a status where the approval process variant is not applicable.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the approval process variant assigned to the contract:
  
  Go to the contract in transaction ME33K (Display Contract) or ME32K (Change Contract).
  Check the approval process variant assigned in the contract header or approval tab.
  
  
  
  Verify the approval process variant configuration:
  
  Use transaction SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Outline Agreement ? Release Procedure for Outline Agreements.
  Check if the process variant (&2) exists and is active.
  Ensure the variant is assigned to the correct document type, purchasing group, or organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Maintain or correct the release procedure:
  
  If the process variant is missing or incorrect, assign the correct process variant to the contract type or purchasing group.
  If necessary, create or activate the process variant in the release procedure customizing.
  
  
  
  Check user authorizations:
  
  Sometimes, the error can occur if the user does not have authorization to use the approval process variant.
  
  
  
  Reassign or remove the approval process variant:
  
  If the approval process is not needed, remove the process variant from the contract.
  If needed, assign a valid process variant.
  
  
  
  Check for system inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis or MM consultant if the problem persists.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  ME31K: Create Contract
  ME32K: Change Contract
  ME33K: Display Contract
  SPRO: Customizing (for release procedure)
  ME54N: Release Purchase Requisition (related approval process)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to approval process errors in contracts.
  
  
  
  Release Procedure for Outline Agreements:
  
  The approval process for contracts is controlled via release procedures configured in SPRO.
  The process variant defines the release strategy and conditions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error W_CB435 indicates that the contract has an active approval process, but the assigned process variant is invalid or incorrectly configured. To resolve, verify and correct the approval process variant assignment and configuration in the release procedure customizing for contracts.
  
  If you need detailed steps for your SAP version or specific customizing paths, please provide your SAP system version and module details.