How To Fix EB703 - Print document &1: neither equipment number or contact allocated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Print document &1: neither equipment number or contact allocated

What causes this issue?

None of the print document lines contains an equipment or contract
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System Response

Print document &v1& cannot be sorted by street route.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB703 - Print document &1: neither equipment number or contact allocated ?

  The SAP error message EB703 indicates that there is an issue with printing a document because neither an equipment number nor a contact has been allocated to the relevant object. This error typically arises in the context of maintenance or service management processes where documents need to be printed for specific equipment or contacts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Equipment Number: The document you are trying to print is associated with an object (like a maintenance order or service request) that does not have an equipment number assigned.
  Missing Contact: Similarly, the document may not have a contact person assigned, which is necessary for the printing process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in data entry where the equipment or contact information was not filled in properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant object (e.g., maintenance order, service order) in SAP.
  Verify if an equipment number is assigned. If not, assign the appropriate equipment number.
  Check if a contact person is assigned. If not, assign a contact person.
  
  
  
  Update Document Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to print is configured to require either an equipment number or a contact.
  Review the document settings in the SAP configuration to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Perform a data validation check to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  If necessary, update the relevant records to include the missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message EB703 and related printing processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like IW32 (Change Order) or IW33 (Display Order) to check and update the relevant orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the equipment and contact information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EB703 error and successfully print the required document.