How To Fix EMV166 - Different default value &2 for service provider for contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EMV - Reserved for IS-U: move-in/out

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Different default value &2 for service provider for contract &1

What causes this issue?

You want to create a contract for installation &v1&, and the contract
to be with service provider &v3&. Based on the address in installation
&v1&, the system has proposed service provider &v2& for the contract.

System Response

The system ignores the service provider &v2&, which is a default value.

How to fix this error?

Verify that you have chosen the the correct installations.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMV166 - Different default value &2 for service provider for contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message EMV166 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the default values set for a service provider in a contract. Specifically, it suggests that the default value for a particular service provider does not match the expected value for the contract in question.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The service provider's default values may have been changed or configured differently in the system, leading to a mismatch with the contract settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the service provider or the contract.
  Multiple Service Providers: If multiple service providers are involved, there may be conflicting default values set for the same contract.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the service provider and the contract. Ensure that the default values are consistent across both.
  Update Default Values: If necessary, update the default values for the service provider to match the expected values for the contract.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the master data related to the service provider and the contract.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing service provider settings and contract configurations.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or customizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate the settings.
  Master Data: Review the master data for the service provider and the contract to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly populated.
  Change Logs: Check change logs to see if any recent changes were made to the service provider or contract settings that could have led to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the EMV166 error message in SAP.