How To Fix OIUCA077 - For Contract Type & Excessive Residue should be 'After' or 'Before'.

OIUCA077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCA - E&P Contract Alloaction

• Message number: 077

• Message text: For Contract Type & Excessive Residue should be 'After' or 'Before'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCA077 - For Contract Type & Excessive Residue should be 'After' or 'Before'. ?

  The SAP error message OIUCA077 typically relates to the configuration of contract types in the SAP Oil and Gas (O&G) module, particularly in the context of managing contracts and their associated attributes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the "Excessive Residue" setting for a specific contract type, which must be defined as either "After" or "Before."
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system encounters a contract type that has not been properly configured regarding the "Excessive Residue" attribute. This attribute is crucial for determining how the system handles excess residue in transactions related to contracts. If the configuration is missing or incorrect, the system cannot process the contract as expected, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OIUCA077 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant contract type in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the "Excessive Residue" attribute is set correctly. It should be