How To Fix EMV212 - In contract acct category &1, contract acct &2 can only have one contract

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 212

• Message text: In contract acct category &1, contract acct &2 can only have one contract

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to allocated more than one contract to contract
account &v2&. However, this is not possible based on the
<DS:SIMG._FICABFCA_TFK002A>Customizing</> settings you made for
<DS:GLOS.3526B97FAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>contract account cateogory</>
&v1&.

System Response

The system cancels move-in processing.

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the following options:
Use a contract account that has contract account category different to
that allocated to contract account &v1&.
Use one contract account for each contract.
Change your Customizing settings. To do this, contact your system
administrator.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMV212 - In contract acct category &1, contract acct &2 can only have one contract ?

  The SAP error message EMV212 indicates that there is an issue with the contract account configuration in the system. Specifically, it states that for the specified contract account category and contract account, only one contract is allowed. This error typically arises in the context of contract account management, particularly in the utilities or telecommunications sectors where contracts are linked to customer accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Contracts: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple contracts associated with a single contract account, which is not allowed for the specified account category.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the contract account category may restrict the number of contracts that can be linked to a single contract account.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors where contracts were incorrectly assigned to the same account.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Contracts: Check the contract account in question to see if there are multiple contracts linked to it. If so, determine which contract should remain and remove the others.
  Adjust Configuration: If the business process requires multiple contracts for a single account, you may need to review and adjust the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant.
  Data Cleanup: If the error is due to data entry mistakes, perform a cleanup of the data to ensure that only one contract is associated with the contract account.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing contract accounts and their configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner), FPL9 (Display Contract Account), or FPL1 (Create Contract Account) to manage contract accounts and contracts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on contract account management.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to contract accounts and contracts.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in contract account management for further assistance.