How To Fix 72143 - Specify one method only for determining entitlement

72143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Specify one method only for determining entitlement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72143 - Specify one method only for determining entitlement ?

  The SAP error message 72143, "Specify one method only for determining entitlement," typically occurs in the context of SAP's entitlement management, particularly when configuring or processing entitlements in the system. This error indicates that the system has detected multiple methods for determining entitlements, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Entitlement Methods: You have configured more than one method for determining entitlements in a specific context (e.g., in a sales order, service order, or contract).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the entitlement management settings, leading the system to interpret that multiple methods are being applied.
  Inconsistent Data: Data inconsistencies or conflicts in the configuration settings can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for entitlement management in your SAP system.
  Check the settings for the specific area where the error occurred (e.g.,