How To Fix EDEREG017 - Could not find service provider with service type &4 for PoD &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDEREG - Messages for Deregulation Scenarios

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Could not find service provider with service type &4 for PoD &1

What causes this issue?

You entered <DS:DE.E_DEREGSCENARIO>supply scenario</> &V2& for point of
delivery &v1&.
This supply scenario requires a service provider agreement from category
&v3&.
The service provider agreement category is defined for service type
&v4&.
The system cannot find a service provider for service type &v4& at point
of delivery &v1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDEREG017 - Could not find service provider with service type &4 for PoD &1 ?

  The SAP error message EDEREG017 indicates that the system could not find a service provider for a specific service type associated with a Point of Delivery (PoD). This error typically arises in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) when dealing with service provider configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The service provider for the specified service type may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Service Type: The service type specified in the error message may be incorrect or not defined in the system.
  Inactive Service Provider: The service provider might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant PoD.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the service provider or PoD.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Provider Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for service providers in SAP.
  Ensure that the service provider for the specified service type is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Service Type:
  
  Check the service type associated with the PoD in question.
  Ensure that the service type exists and is correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Assign Service Provider:
  
  If the service provider is not assigned to the PoD, you may need to assign it.
  Use transaction codes like EEDM (for managing service providers) to make the necessary assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the PoD and the service provider to ensure there are no inconsistencies.
  Use transaction codes like EEDM or EEDM1 to check and maintain the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring service providers and service types.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EEDM, EEDM1, and EEDM2 for managing service providers and PoDs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify service provider configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the EDEREG017 error in your SAP system.