How To Fix WS529 - Contract check is not active, contract &1 of type &2 not verifiable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 529

• Message text: Contract check is not active, contract &1 of type &2 not verifiable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS529 - Contract check is not active, contract &1 of type &2 not verifiable ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS529 Contract check is not active, contract &1 of type &2 not verifiable
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to perform a contract check during a procurement or purchasing process, but the contract check functionality is not active or properly configured for the specified contract type.
  
  &1 = Contract number  
  &2 = Contract type (e.g., MK, WK, etc.)
  
  The system attempts to verify the contract (e.g., for release strategy, validity, or conditions), but the contract check is not enabled or set up for the contract type in question.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Contract check not activated in the system for the contract type.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the release procedure or document type settings.
  The contract type is not assigned to the relevant release strategy or verification procedure.
  The system is trying to verify a contract that is not intended to be checked (e.g., a contract type that does not require verification).
  Customizing settings in Materials Management (MM) or Purchasing are incomplete or inconsistent.
  
  
  Where to Check / Configuration:
  
  
  Activate Contract Check:
  
  Transaction: OMGS (or via SPRO)
  Path:
  
  Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Release Procedure -> Release Procedure for Contracts
  Ensure that the contract type (&2) is assigned to a release strategy or contract check procedure.
  
  
  
  Release Strategy for Contracts:
  
  Check if the release strategy is defined and active for the contract type.
  Transaction: ME28 (Release Purchase Orders and Contracts)
  Verify if the contract requires release and if the release strategy is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Transaction: OMBA
  Check if the document type for the contract is set up correctly and linked to the release procedure.
  
  
  
  Check if Contract Check is Enabled:
  
  In some cases, the system parameter or user exit controlling contract verification might be disabled.
  
  
  
  
  How to Solve:
  
  
  Activate Contract Check for the Contract Type:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Materials Management ? Purchasing ? Release Procedure ? Release Procedure for Contracts.
  Assign the contract type to a release strategy or activate contract check.
  
  
  
  Maintain Release Strategy:
  
  Define and activate release strategies for the contract type.
  Ensure all necessary release codes and conditions are maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure the contract document type is correctly configured to trigger contract check.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If custom code is involved in contract verification, ensure it is not bypassing or disabling contract check.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After configuration, test the contract verification process by creating or releasing a contract of the specified type.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is common in organizations that use release strategies for contracts to control approvals.
  If contract check is not required for certain contract types, you can either deactivate the check or exclude those contract types from the release procedure.
  The error message is generated by the function module or program that performs contract verification during document processing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WS529 Contract check is not active, contract &1 of type &2 not verifiable
  
  
  Cause
  Contract check not activated/configured for contract type
  
  
  Solution
  Activate contract check and release strategy for contract type in SPRO
  
  
  Transactions
  OMGS, OMBA, ME28
  
  
  Notes
  Check customizing and user exits if applicable
  
  
  
  
  If you need, I can guide you step-by-step through the configuration or provide specific transaction codes and menu paths.