How To Fix WB2B137 - Enter a contract that is not relevant for follow-on documents

WB2B137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Enter a contract that is not relevant for follow-on documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B137 - Enter a contract that is not relevant for follow-on documents ?

  The SAP error message WB2B137, which states "Enter a contract that is not relevant for follow-on documents," typically occurs in the context of contract management within SAP, particularly when dealing with contracts that are not set up to allow for follow-on documents such as purchase orders or sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Contract Type Configuration: The contract type you are trying to use may not be configured to allow follow-on documents. This can happen if the contract is set up as a framework agreement or a specific type of contract that does not permit further processing.
  
  
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow for follow-on documents. For example, it might be marked as completed or inactive.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are trying to create may not be compatible with the contract type you are using.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect