How To Fix EQ063 - Joint invoicing for contract account &1 not confined to the move-in doc.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Joint invoicing for contract account &1 not confined to the move-in doc.

What causes this issue?

You are processing a move-in for a contract account &V1&.
There is at least one non-terminated contract (&V3&) that is not
included in the selection of contracts to be processed via the move-in
document, and field <LS>Joint invoicing</> has been set to 1 for this
contract.
Among the contracts in the move-in document, there is also at least one
contract (&V2&) that has been set to joint invoicing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
If you do not want budget billing plan processing to include contracts
that are not available in the move-in document, the following options
are available:
Enter a value other than 1 in field <LS>Joint invoicing</> for the
contracts affected by the move-in document.
Enter a value other than 1 in field <LS>Joint invoicing</> for the
other contracts of contract account &V1&.
If you do not want to change the <LS>Joint invoicing</> field, you have
the following options:
Check whether the contracts for contract account &V1& and the move-in
document can be terminated before the move-in date.
Check whether several move-in documents have been accidentally created.
Cancel the extra move-in documents and use function <LS>Edit -> Add
installations</> to add the installations to the remaining move- in
document.
Add the selected installations to an existing move-in document for
contract account &V1&.
We generally recommend checking whether all the move-in documents for
contract account &V1& have been completely processed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EQ063 - Joint invoicing for contract account &1 not confined to the move-in doc. ?

  The SAP error message EQ063 indicates that there is an issue with joint invoicing for a contract account that is not confined to the move-in document. This error typically arises in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) when dealing with contract accounts and billing processes.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: The joint invoicing settings for the contract account may not be properly configured in the system.
  Document Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing information in the move-in document or related billing documents.
  Contract Account Settings: The contract account may not be set up to allow joint invoicing, or there may be restrictions based on the account type or status.
  Billing Document Issues: The billing documents associated with the contract account may not be correctly linked or may have errors.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EQ063 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for joint invoicing in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for the contract account and the move-in document are correctly defined.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and verify the joint invoicing settings.
  
  
  
  Review Move-In Document:
  
  Check the move-in document for any missing or incorrect information. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the move-in document is properly linked to the contract account.
  
  
  
  Contract Account Settings:
  
  Examine the contract account settings to ensure that joint invoicing is allowed. Check for any restrictions that may prevent joint invoicing from being processed.
  
  
  
  Billing Document Review:
  
  Look at the billing documents associated with the contract account. Ensure that they are correctly linked and that there are no errors in the billing process.
  If necessary, reprocess the billing documents to ensure they are correctly generated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the EQ063 error for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EA00 (for contract account management) and FBL1N (for displaying vendor line items) that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EQ063 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches that may address the error.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EQ063 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.