How To Fix WB2B021 - The status group for trading contract type &1 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The status group for trading contract type &1 is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B021 - The status group for trading contract type &1 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message WB2B021 indicates that the status group for a specific trading contract type is not maintained in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a trading contract, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the status group associated with that contract type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The status group for the specified trading contract type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Contract Type: The contract type being used may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WB2B021 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant path for maintaining trading contract types. This is usually found under:
  Logistics ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Contract ? Define Contract Types
  
  Ensure that the status group for the specific contract type is defined. If it is missing, you will need to create or maintain it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Status Group:
  
  If the status group is not maintained, you can create a new status group or assign an existing one to the contract type.
  Make sure to save your changes and transport them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that there were no errors during the transport process.
  If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation or processing of the trading contract again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract) to test the functionality after making changes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring trading contracts and status groups.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.