How To Fix WB2B697 - Enter a sales sided pre contract to create a both sided contract

WB2B697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Enter a sales sided pre contract to create a both sided contract

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B697 - Enter a sales sided pre contract to create a both sided contract ?

  The SAP error message WB2B697 indicates that a sales-sided pre-contract must be entered in order to create a both-sided contract. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's contract management or sales and distribution modules, particularly when dealing with agreements that involve both sales and procurement aspects.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create a both-sided contract without having a corresponding sales-sided pre-contract in the system. A both-sided contract usually involves commitments from both the seller and the buyer, and the system requires a pre-contract to establish the sales side of the agreement before proceeding.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Create a Sales-Sided Pre-Contract:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction code VA41 for creating a sales contract).
  Enter the necessary details to create a sales-sided pre-contract. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Contracts:
  
  If you believe a sales-sided pre-contract already exists,