How To Fix EQ243 - For contract &1 move-out document &2 already entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 243

• Message text: For contract &1 move-out document &2 already entered

What causes this issue?

While creating a move-out document, you have used a contract for which
a move-out document already exists.

System Response

It is not possible to create a second move-out document for the
contract.

How to fix this error?

See the table of contracts for which a move-out document needs to be
created.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EQ243 - For contract &1 move-out document &2 already entered ?

  The SAP error message EQ243 indicates that there is an issue with a contract move-out document that has already been entered for a specific contract. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or equipment management within SAP, particularly when dealing with the movement of equipment or assets.
  Cause:
  The error message EQ243 is triggered when you attempt to create or process a move-out document for a contract that already has an existing move-out document. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entry: An attempt to create a move-out document for a contract that has already been processed.
  Incorrect Document Status: The status of the existing move-out document may not allow for further processing.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or validations in place that prevent multiple move-out documents for the same contract.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EQ243 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Move-Out Documents:
  
  Review the existing move-out documents for the specified contract. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., IW38 for work orders or the contract management transaction) and checking for any existing entries.
  
  
  
  Review Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the existing move-out document is in a status that allows for further processing. If it is in a completed or closed status, you may need to reverse or adjust it before creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the existing documents or their statuses, consult with your team or the person responsible for contract management in your organization.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you believe that the error is due to system configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to contract and equipment management.
  
  
  
  Error Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes or documentation for any known issues or additional guidance related to error EQ243. SAP's support portal may have relevant information.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the existing documents or configurations, test the process again to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create PM Order), IW32 (Change PM Order), or any specific transaction related to contract management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to EQ243 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on contract management and equipment management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EQ243 error and implement a solution to resolve it.