How To Fix EMV170 - Alternative entries for contracts to be jointly invoiced

EMV170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Alternative entries for contracts to be jointly invoiced

What causes this issue?

You have made different entries in the <LS>Automatically create</>
field for two contracts that are jointly invoiced.

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?

INCLUDE ISU_KORR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMV170 - Alternative entries for contracts to be jointly invoiced ?

  The SAP error message EMV170, which states "Alternative entries for contracts to be jointly invoiced," typically occurs in the context of billing and invoicing processes, particularly when dealing with contracts that are set up for joint invoicing. This error indicates that there are issues with the configuration or data related to the contracts that are supposed to be invoiced together.
  
  Cause:
  
  Contract 
  Configuration Issues: The contracts may not be properly configured to allow for joint invoicing. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the contract management module.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data associated with the contracts, such as differing billing types, payment terms, or other relevant attributes.
  Missing Alternative Entries: The system may require alternative entries for the contracts to be jointly invoiced, which are not present or not correctly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the joint invoicing operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract