How To Fix /MVA/AMT_MESSAGES024 - Bonus-malus &1 is used more than once: contract &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MVA/AMT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Bonus-malus &1 is used more than once: contract &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MVA/AMT_MESSAGES024 - Bonus-malus &1 is used more than once: contract &2 ?

  The SAP error message /MVA/AMT_MESSAGES024 indicates that there is a problem with the bonus-malus system in the context of contract management. Specifically, the error states that a bonus-malus value (denoted as &1) is being used more than once for a specific contract (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where the same bonus-malus rating is incorrectly assigned to multiple contracts or instances, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The same bonus-malus value is assigned to multiple contracts, which violates the uniqueness requirement in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the bonus-malus system that allow for duplicate entries.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors could lead to the same bonus-malus being assigned to different contracts inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Review the contracts associated with the bonus-malus value in question. Ensure that each bonus-malus value is assigned uniquely to a single contract.
  Correct Data: If duplicates are found, correct the data by either changing the bonus-malus value for one of the contracts or removing the duplicate assignment.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the bonus-malus system to ensure that it is set up correctly to prevent duplicate assignments.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing bonus-malus values and contracts.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bonus-Malus System: This is a system used primarily in insurance and contract management to adjust premiums based on the risk profile of the insured party. It rewards low-risk behavior with lower premiums and penalizes high-risk behavior with higher premiums.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to contract management and bonus-malus configurations, such as MVA related transactions.
  User Roles: Ensure that users who are managing contracts have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to bonus-malus assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /MVA/AMT_MESSAGES024.