How To Fix OIUCA172 - PRA Material is assigned to &, this type is not valid for contract type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCA - E&P Contract Alloaction

• Message number: 172

• Message text: PRA Material is assigned to &, this type is not valid for contract type &

What causes this issue?

EP material number has product group, this product group is assigned to
product type, this type does not belong to contract type category.
Example: the material product code indicate the material is "GAS" type
and contract type is "OIL SALES " .

How to fix this error?

Use another material number for this contract type.

Procedure for System Administrators

EP material numbers are grouped together by major product code. This
product code for material does not match with contract type category.
Major product for material number is maintained in table
"OIU_CM_MAT_PRCD", this is maintained in industry solution OIL <(>&<)>
Gas (E&P) configuration . A function call match this product type
with category for contract types. Contract types are maintained in
table "OIU_CM_CTTYPGRP".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCA172 - PRA Material is assigned to &, this type is not valid for contract type & ?

  The SAP error message OIUCA172 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a PRA (Product Related Agreement) material to a specific contract type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Oil and Gas (O&G) module, particularly when dealing with contracts and materials.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A PRA material is assigned to a contract type that does not support that specific material type.
  The configuration settings for the contract type do not allow for the use of the specified PRA material.
  There may be inconsistencies in the master data setup for the material or contract type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OIUCA172 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the contract type in SAP.
  Ensure that the contract type is set up to accept the specific PRA material type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the PRA material in question.
  Ensure that the material is correctly classified and that it is compatible with the contract type.
  
  
  
  Validate Assignment:
  
  Verify that the assignment of the PRA material to the contract type is valid.
  If necessary, reassign the material to a different contract type that supports it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to PRA materials and contract types to understand the specific requirements and limitations.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME31K (Create Contract) or ME32K (Change Contract) to manage contracts.
  Customizing Settings: The relevant customizing settings can usually be found under the path: SPRO -> Logistics -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Contracts -> Define Contract Types.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify contracts and materials in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.