How To Fix OIUCA349 - Contracts in network must have same Marketing Rep when Assuming Mkt Grps.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUCA - E&P Contract Alloaction

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Contracts in network must have same Marketing Rep when Assuming Mkt Grps.

What causes this issue?

Contracts attached to Sales Points in network must have same Marketing
Rep when "Assume Mkr Grp" flag is checked on the Delivery Network Dated
record.,,,,

System Response

Network cannot allocate.

How to fix this error?

Using the MP/WC Transporter to Contract Cross-ref screen, make sure all
contracts attached to Sales Points have the same Marketing Rep OR if
network should have multiple Marketing Reps, use the Delivery Network
Dated screen to uncheck the "Assume Mkr Grp" flag.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUCA349 - Contracts in network must have same Marketing Rep when Assuming Mkt Grps. ?

  The SAP error message OIUCA349 indicates that there is a mismatch in the Marketing Representatives assigned to contracts within a network when trying to assume marketing groups. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Oil and Gas (O&G) module, particularly when dealing with contracts and marketing groups.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like assuming marketing groups) on a network of contracts that have different marketing representatives assigned. SAP requires that all contracts in a network share the same marketing representative to ensure consistency in marketing and sales processes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contracts: Review the contracts involved in the network. Identify the marketing representatives assigned to each contract.
  
  
  Standardize Marketing Representatives: Ensure that all contracts in the network have the same marketing representative. You can do this by:
  
  Changing the marketing representative on the contracts that have a different representative.
  If necessary, consult with your business team to determine the appropriate marketing representative for the contracts.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation: Once all contracts in the network have the same marketing representative, re-attempt the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to change the marketing representative or need further guidance, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you manage contracts and marketing representatives, such as:
  
  OIUCA for contract management.
  OIUCM for managing marketing groups.
  
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify contracts and marketing representatives in the system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, it’s a good practice to test the process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes in production.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIUCA349 error and proceed with your operations in SAP.