How To Fix EQ340 - Move-out &1 cannot be reversed because transfer contracts are affected

EQ340 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Move-out &1 cannot be reversed because transfer contracts are affected

What causes this issue?

Move-out document &v1& cannot be cancelled because it has been assigned
at least one transfer contract, &v2&.

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?

To cancel move-out document &v1&, you have to cancel the corresponding
move-in document, &v3&, first.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EQ340 - Move-out &1 cannot be reversed because transfer contracts are affected ?

  The SAP error message EQ340 indicates that a move-out operation for an equipment (or asset) cannot be reversed because there are transfer contracts that are affected by this operation. This typically occurs in the context of asset management or equipment management within SAP, particularly when dealing with the transfer of equipment between different locations or business units.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transfer Contracts: The primary cause of this error is that there are existing transfer contracts associated with the equipment that prevent the reversal of the move-out. These contracts may include agreements for the transfer of ownership or usage rights of the equipment.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that all related transactions are consistent. If there are active contracts, reversing the move-out could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  Status of Equipment: The equipment may be in a status that does not allow for reversal, especially if it is linked to ongoing contracts