Why Master Contract field is empty,when the contract type allow lines?

Summary:

If we want to add lines to contract, the create purchase orders linked to this master contract, system not retrieve the active contracts.

Then what the idea of "Master contract" Field if i cant link it with PO or BPA ?

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