How To Fix EMV228 - Contract &1 has been allocated to installation &3 since &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Contract &1 has been allocated to installation &3 since &2

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create a move-in document for contract &v1& and
installation &v4&. However, contract &v1& already has a move-in
document for installation &v3&, which has been valid since &v2&.
When you create a move-in document, the system also creates a new
contract (see OSS note 310487). You cannot use a contract that has
already been allocated to an installation.

System Response

The system cannot create the move-in document.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMV228 - Contract &1 has been allocated to installation &3 since &2 ?

  The SAP error message EMV228 indicates that a specific contract (identified by &1) has already been allocated to a particular installation (identified by &3) since a certain date (identified by &2). This error typically arises in the context of contract management and billing processes within SAP, particularly in the Utilities module (IS-U).
  Cause:
  
  Contract Allocation: The contract you are trying to allocate to the installation is already linked to that installation or another installation.
  Date Constraints: The contract has been valid or allocated since the specified date, which may prevent changes or reallocation.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or configurations in place that restrict the allocation of contracts to installations under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Allocations: Verify if the contract is already allocated to the installation or another installation. You can do this by checking the contract details in the SAP system.
  Review Validity Dates: Ensure that the dates associated with the contract and installation are correct and that you are not trying to allocate a contract that is outside its validity period.
  Modify Allocation: If you need to change the allocation, you may need to first remove the existing allocation of the contract from the current installation before reallocating it.
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or configuration settings to understand any specific business rules that may be affecting contract allocation.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EEDM (for contract management) or EEDC (for contract allocation) to navigate the system effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error EMV228 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to contracts and installations in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the EMV228 error effectively.