How To Fix WB2B171 - Status 'closed' is not defined for contract type &1

WB2B171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Status 'closed' is not defined for contract type &1

What causes this issue?

The status "Closed" is not defined in Customizing for this contract
type.

System Response

The system cannot set the status "Closed".

How to fix this error?

If required, and if you have the necessary authorization, maintain the
status in Customizing
<DS:TRAS.OWB1>Maintain status</>

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B171 - Status 'closed' is not defined for contract type &1 ?

  The SAP error message WB2B171 indicates that there is an issue with the status of a contract type in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the status 'closed' is not defined for the specified contract type (&1). This error typically arises in the context of contract management or business transactions involving contracts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Status: The contract type you are working with does not have a 'closed' status defined in the system. This could be due to configuration settings in the contract management module.
  Incorrect Contract Type: The contract type being used may not support the 'closed' status, or it may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Customization Issues: If the system has been customized, it is possible that the status definitions have been altered or not properly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the contract type in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section