How To Fix W_CONT002 - Select a valid contract for the purchase order date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_CONT - Retail: Messages for Contract Determination

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Select a valid contract for the purchase order date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_CONT002 - Select a valid contract for the purchase order date ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_CONT002: "Select a valid contract for the purchase order date":
  
  Error Message:
  W_CONT002 - Select a valid contract for the purchase order date
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to create or reference a purchase order (PO) item with a contract that is not valid for the PO date. In SAP MM (Materials Management), when you assign a contract to a PO item, the system checks whether the contract is valid on the date of the PO.
  
  The contract validity period is defined by the valid-from and valid-to dates in the contract header.
  If the PO date falls outside this validity period, the system issues this warning.
  It can also occur if the contract is blocked or deleted, or if the contract item is not valid for the material or vendor combination.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During PO creation or change, when referencing a contract number.
  When the PO document date or delivery date is outside the contract validity period.
  When the contract has been extended or changed, but the PO date does not align with the updated validity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Validity Dates:
  
  Go to transaction ME33K (Display Contract).
  Verify the valid-from and valid-to dates of the contract.
  Ensure the PO date falls within this range.
  
  
  
  Adjust PO Date:
  
  If possible, change the PO document date to a date within the contract validity period.
  
  
  
  Use a Valid Contract:
  
  If the contract is expired or not valid, select a different contract that is valid for the PO date.
  
  
  
  Extend Contract Validity:
  
  If you have authorization, extend the contract validity period in ME32K (Change Contract) to cover the PO date.
  
  
  
  Check Contract Status:
  
  Ensure the contract is not blocked or deleted.
  Check if the contract item is active and valid for the material/vendor.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Info Records:
  
  Sometimes, the contract is linked to a purchase info record; verify that the info record is valid.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W_), so it may not prevent saving the PO but indicates a potential issue.
  It helps ensure that purchase orders are created only against valid contracts, maintaining compliance and correct pricing.
  If you want to suppress this warning, it can be configured in the system, but this is generally not recommended as it may lead to incorrect procurement processes.
  The message class is usually W_CONT.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W_CONT002 - Select a valid contract for the purchase order date
  
  
  Cause
  Contract validity period does not cover the PO date
  
  
  Solution
  Check and adjust contract validity dates or PO date; use a valid contract
  
  
  Transaction
  ME33K (Display Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), ME21N (Create PO)
  
  
  Notes
  Warning message; ensures contract compliance; avoid suppressing without proper review
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction codes, feel free to ask!