How To Fix EMV258 - Move-in not possible: Do not specify contract &1 more than once

EMV258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Move-in not possible: Do not specify contract &1 more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EMV258 - Move-in not possible: Do not specify contract &1 more than once ?

  The SAP error message EMV258, which states "Move-in not possible: Do not specify contract &1 more than once," typically occurs in the context of managing contracts in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to process a move-in for a contract that has already been specified in the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Contract Entry: The same contract number is being entered multiple times in the move-in transaction. This can happen if the user mistakenly adds the same contract more than once.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a misunderstanding of the required input fields, leading to the same contract being entered in different sections of the form.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, there may be configuration settings that are not correctly set up, leading to unexpected behavior in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EMV258 error, you can