/ACCGO/CMN193 - 'To' contract approval status '&1' is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CMN -

• Message number: 193

• Message text: 'To' contract approval status '&1' is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CMN193 - 'To' contract approval status '&1' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CMN193 'To' contract approval status '&1' is invalid typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with contract approvals. This error indicates that the approval status of the contract you are trying to process is not valid for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Status: The approval status of the contract you are trying to reference (denoted by &1) is not recognized by the system. This could happen if the status has been changed, is not set up correctly, or if there is a mismatch in the expected statuses.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the contract management module that define valid approval statuses.
  Data Integrity Issues: The contract data may be corrupted or not properly maintained, leading to invalid status references.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the approval status of the contract in question. Ensure that it is set to a valid status that is recognized by the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for contract approval statuses in the SAP system. Ensure that the statuses are correctly defined and that the status you are trying to use is included in the valid list.
  Update Status: If the status is indeed invalid, you may need to update the contract to a valid status. This can often be done through the contract management interface.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on valid approval statuses and how they are used in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide more tailored assistance based on your system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for contract management, such as ME33K (Display Contract) or ME32K (Change Contract).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to contract management and approval statuses that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary authorizations to change or approve contracts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.