How To Fix EQ034 - Contract account &1 belongs to business partner &2, not BP &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EQ - Cross-IS-U functions

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Contract account &1 belongs to business partner &2, not BP &3

What causes this issue?

You have entered a <DS:GLOS.3526B97DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>contract
account</> (&v1&) that belongs to
<DS:GLOS.3526B96EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>business partner</> &v2&. At
the same time, you want to process a
<DS:GLOS.3526BDBAAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>move-in</> for business
partner &v3&.

System Response

The move-in cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries for the business partner and contract account.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EQ034 - Contract account &1 belongs to business partner &2, not BP &3 ?

  The SAP error message EQ034 indicates that there is a mismatch between the business partner (BP) associated with a contract account and the business partner you are trying to use in a transaction. Specifically, the error states that the contract account belongs to one business partner, but you are attempting to access it using a different business partner.
  Cause:
  
  Business Partner Mismatch: The contract account you are trying to access is linked to a specific business partner (BP &2), but you are trying to perform an operation with a different business partner (BP &3).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the business partner information during the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues in the configuration of the business partner settings or the contract account settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Business Partner: Check the business partner associated with the contract account. You can do this by navigating to the contract account in the SAP system and reviewing its details to confirm which business partner it is linked to.
  Use Correct Business Partner: If you need to perform an operation on the contract account, ensure that you are using the correct business partner (BP &2) that is associated with that contract account.
  Update Business Partner Information: If the business partner needs to be changed, you may need to update the contract account to link it to the correct business partner. This may require appropriate authorizations and should be done in accordance with your organization's policies.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps on how to manage business partner assignments and contract accounts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check the details of the business partners and contract accounts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling business partner assignments.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify business partner and contract account information.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.