How To Fix OIUCA104 - Term Length entered without Term Basis.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCA - E&P Contract Alloaction

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Term Length entered without Term Basis.

What causes this issue?

The Contract Term Dates need both a basis (Years, Months) and a period
or duration, for the data to make logicial sense. Just the duration of
the contract term has been entered without any basis.
This is just an warning since this data is informational only and not
used in any E&P processing.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCA104 - Term Length entered without Term Basis. ?

  The SAP error message OIUCA104 "Term Length entered without Term Basis" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Oil and Gas (OIL) module, particularly when dealing with contracts or agreements that involve terms and conditions related to duration or length.
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to enter a term length (e.g., duration of a contract) without specifying a corresponding term basis. The term basis defines the unit of measurement for the term length (e.g., days, months, years). Without this information, the system cannot process the term length correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that both the term length and the term basis are entered correctly. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Relevant Transaction: Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., creating or modifying a contract).
  
  
  Locate Term Length Field: Find the field where you entered the term length.
  
  
  Enter Term Basis: Look for the term basis field (this may be labeled as "Term Basis" or similar) and select the appropriate unit of measurement that corresponds to the term length you have entered. Common options include:
  
  Days
  Months
  Years
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering both the term length and term basis, save your changes.
  
  
  Recheck: If the error persists, double-check that both fields are filled out correctly and that there are no additional validation rules or dependencies that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for specific guidelines on entering contract terms in the Oil and Gas module.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering both term length and term basis to avoid this error in the future.
  Support: If the issue continues after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that both the term length and term basis are specified, you should be able to resolve the OIUCA104 error and proceed with your transaction.