How To Fix OIUCA105 - Term Basis entered without Term Length.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCA - E&P Contract Alloaction

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Term Basis entered without Term Length.

What causes this issue?

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

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCA105 - Term Basis entered without Term Length. ?

  The SAP error message OIUCA105, which states "Term Basis entered without Term Length," 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.
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user attempts to enter a term basis (which defines the basis for calculating terms, such as pricing or duration) without specifying a corresponding term length. The system requires both a term basis and a term length to properly process the contract or agreement.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Contract/Agreement Entry:
  
  Navigate to the relevant contract or agreement entry screen where the error occurred.
  Ensure that both the term basis and term length fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Enter Term Length:
  
  If the term basis is already specified, go to the term length field and enter an appropriate value that corresponds to the term basis. For example, if the term basis is "Monthly," the term length might be "12" for a yearly contract.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct values to enter, consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the documentation for the specific terms and conditions applicable to your contracts.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After entering the required information, validate the entry to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If possible, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them in production to ensure that the issue is resolved without introducing new errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the Oil and Gas module for detailed information on contract management and the specific fields involved.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering contracts are trained on the importance of filling out all required fields, including term basis and term length.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that both the term basis and term length are correctly specified, you should be able to resolve the OIUCA105 error and proceed with your contract processing in SAP.