How To Fix EQ818 - Enter a reason for the contract change in table &1

EQ818 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Enter a reason for the contract change in table &1

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create a contract change but you have not entered
a default value for the contract change reason in table &V1&.

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?

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 EQ818 - Enter a reason for the contract change in table &1 ?

  The SAP error message EQ818, which states "Enter a reason for the contract change in table &1," typically occurs in the context of equipment or contract management within the SAP system. This error indicates that a required field for documenting the reason for a change in a contract is missing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to make a change to a contract (such as a service contract or equipment contract) without providing a reason for that change. The system requires this information to maintain proper records and audit trails for contract modifications.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EQ818 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Contract: Determine which contract you are trying to change and note the table indicated in the error message (represented as &1).
  
  
  Access the Change Screen: Navigate to the screen where you can edit the contract details.
  
  
  Enter the Reason for Change:
  
  Look for a field labeled "Reason for Change" or similar.
  Enter