How To Fix EQ283 - Move-out without move-in field can only be maintained at contract level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 283

• Message text: Move-out without move-in field can only be maintained at contract level

What causes this issue?

You have changed the entry in the <LS>move-out without move-in</> field
to &v1& at the move-out document level, and to &v2& at the contract
level for contract &v3&.

System Response

The change to the entry in this field at the move-out document level is
not taken into account.

How to fix this error?

Check that the value in the <LS>move-out without move-in</> field at
the contract level is correct.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EQ283 - Move-out without move-in field can only be maintained at contract level ?

  The SAP error message EQ283 ("Move-out without move-in field can only be maintained at contract level") typically occurs in the context of managing equipment and contracts in SAP, particularly in the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to perform a move-out operation without a corresponding move-in entry, and the system is enforcing that such operations can only be handled at the contract level.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Move-In Entry: The error usually arises when a move-out is attempted for an equipment that does not have a corresponding move-in record. In SAP, a move-out operation generally requires that the equipment has been moved in at some point.
  Contract Level Maintenance: The system is designed to ensure that move-out operations are only maintained at the contract level, meaning that the move-out cannot be processed at the equipment level if there is no associated move-in.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Move-In Record: Verify if there is a valid move-in record for the equipment in question. If there is no move-in, you will need to create one before you can perform the move-out.
  
  
  Perform Move-In: If the equipment has never been moved in, you will need to create a move-in entry for the equipment. This can typically be done through the transaction codes related to equipment management or contract management in SAP.
  
  
  Contract Level Maintenance: Ensure that you are performing the move-out operation at the contract level. You may need to navigate to the contract associated with the equipment and perform the move-out from there.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe that the move-in should exist but it does not, review the configuration settings in your SAP system to ensure that the processes for move-in and move-out are correctly set up.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific transaction codes and procedures related to move-in and move-out operations in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IE01: Create Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE03: Display Equipment
  EAM: Enterprise Asset Management transactions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform move-in and move-out operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EQ283 error and successfully manage the move-out process in SAP.