How To Fix EDER102 - Provider &1 is already allocated to service provider company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDER - IS-U Deregulation

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Provider &1 is already allocated to service provider company code &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDER102 - Provider &1 is already allocated to service provider company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message EDER102 indicates that a specific provider (identified by &1) is already allocated to a service provider company code (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of service provider management, where a provider can only be associated with one company code at a time.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Allocation: The provider you are trying to allocate is already linked to another service provider company code.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in data entry, leading to an attempt to allocate the same provider to multiple company codes.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that restricts the allocation of providers to multiple company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Allocations: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the database tables related to service providers (e.g., EDE_PROVIDER or similar) to see where the provider is currently allocated.
  
  
  
  Reallocate the Provider:
  
  If you need to change the allocation, you may need to first remove the existing allocation of the provider from the current company code before allocating it to the new one.
  This can typically be done through the relevant transaction for managing service providers (e.g., SPRO for configuration or specific transaction codes for service provider management).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to service provider management for specific steps on how to manage provider allocations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing service providers, such as SPRO, SE16, or any custom transactions your organization may use.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to provider allocations, as restrictions may lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EDER102 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.