How To Fix W_CB463 - Condition Contract &1 released completely

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CB -

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Condition Contract &1 released completely

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CB463 - Condition Contract &1 released completely ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W_CB463: Condition Contract &1 released completely:
  
  SAP Message: W_CB463
  Text: Condition Contract &1 released completely
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears when you try to perform an operation on a Condition Contract (such as creating or changing a condition record or referencing the contract in pricing) that has already been fully released (approved and finalized). Once a condition contract is fully released, it is considered locked for changes to ensure data integrity and compliance with business processes.
  In other words, the system is informing you that the condition contract number (represented by &1) has already gone through the release process and no further modifications are allowed.
  
  When does this occur?
  
  When attempting to change or delete a condition contract that is fully released.
  When trying to create a new condition record referencing a fully released contract that does not allow changes.
  During pricing or condition determination if the system checks the status of the contract and finds it fully released.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the status of the condition contract:
  
  Use transaction MEK2 (Change Condition Contract) or MEK3 (Display Condition Contract) to verify the release status.
  Confirm that the contract is indeed fully released.
  
  
  
  If changes are necessary:
  
  You cannot directly change a fully released contract.
  You may need to create a new version of the condition contract or a new contract altogether.
  Alternatively, if your business process allows, you can reverse the release (if configured and authorized) to make changes. This usually requires specific authorization and depends on your organization's release strategy setup.
  
  
  
  Consult your business process or SAP support team:
  
  Since release strategies are often customized, check with your SAP MM or SD consultant or your organization's SAP support team for the correct procedure to handle changes to released contracts.
  
  
  
  For pricing or condition determination:
  
  Ensure that the condition contract is valid and active for the pricing procedure.
  If the contract is fully released and no longer valid, update the pricing conditions accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Condition Contract: A special type of condition record used in SAP MM (Materials Management) for purchasing agreements, such as quantity contracts or value contracts.
  Release Strategy: A workflow process in SAP that controls the approval and release of purchasing documents, including condition contracts.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MEK1: Create Condition Contract
  MEK2: Change Condition Contract
  MEK3: Display Condition Contract
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to condition contracts and release strategies for any known issues or updates.
  Authorization: Only users with appropriate authorization can release or reverse release of contracts.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to change or use a fully released condition contract.
  
  
  Effect
  System issues warning W_CB463 and prevents changes.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify contract status, create new version if needed, or reverse release if allowed. Consult SAP support for process.
  
  
  
  
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