How To Fix EMV173 - A vacant status period is not intended during a contract change

EMV173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: A vacant status period is not intended during a contract change

What causes this issue?

Move-in date &V1& does not immediately follow on after move-out date
&V2& for contract change &V3& (installation &V4&).

System Response

The move-in cannot be processed for the contract change.

How to fix this error?

Check the move-in date. .
If the vacant status period is correct, create a move-in and a move-out
as normal.
This means that you must first cancel the move-in section of the
contract change and re-create it.
You can then create the move-in.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMV173 - A vacant status period is not intended during a contract change ?

  The SAP error message EMV173, which states "A vacant status period is not intended during a contract change," typically occurs in the context of contract management within SAP, particularly when dealing with contract changes or modifications. This error indicates that the system has detected an attempt to create a period in a contract that is marked as vacant or inactive, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Contract Status: The contract may have a status that does not allow for changes during certain periods. For example, if a contract is in a "vacant" status, it means that it is not currently active or valid for changes.
  Date Overlap: The change being made may overlap with a period that is already marked as vacant or inactive.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the contract management module that restrict changes during certain periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Status: Review the status of the contract you are trying to change.