How To Fix EQ079 - Contract & has already been specified

EQ079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Contract & has already been specified

What causes this issue?

The contract was specified several times. This is not permissible.

System Response

How to fix this error?

An existing contract may only be specified once per move-in document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EQ079 - Contract & has already been specified ?

  The SAP error message EQ079, which states "Contract & has already been specified," typically occurs in the context of equipment or maintenance contracts in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected that a contract has already been assigned to the equipment or object in question, and it is not allowing a duplicate assignment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The most common cause of this error is that the equipment or object you are trying to assign to a contract is already linked to another contract.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as trying to assign the same contract multiple times.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that prevent multiple contracts from being assigned to the same equipment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Contracts: Review the existing contracts assigned to the equipment. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., IE03