How To Fix OIUPR001 - Transp. Reference must be unique to a given Transp. and Eff Date Range.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUPR - PRA Production Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Transp. Reference must be unique to a given Transp. and Eff Date Range.

What causes this issue?

Transporter Reference must be unique to a given Transporter and
Effective Date Range.

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 OIUPR001 - Transp. Reference must be unique to a given Transp. and Eff Date Range. ?

  The SAP error message OIUPR001, which states "Transp. Reference must be unique to a given Transp. and Eff Date Range," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Oil and Gas or similar industry modules where transportation references are managed. This error indicates that there is a conflict with the transportation reference data, specifically that the same transportation reference is being used for overlapping effective date ranges.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries for the same transportation reference that overlap in their effective date ranges. SAP requires that each transportation reference is unique for a specific date range to avoid confusion in processing.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: During data entry or data migration, it is possible that the same transportation reference was inadvertently entered with overlapping dates.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the transportation reference settings that allow for overlapping entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Review the existing transportation references in the system. Look for any entries that have the same reference number and check their effective date ranges.
  
  
  Adjust Date Ranges: If you find overlapping entries, you will need to adjust the effective date ranges so that they do not conflict. This may involve changing the start or end dates of one or more entries.
  
  
  Delete Duplicates: If there are duplicates that are not needed, consider deleting the unnecessary entries to resolve the conflict.
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks during data entry to prevent future occurrences of this error. This can include checks for existing references and their date ranges.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to your version and module for additional guidance on managing transportation references.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure how to proceed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you manage transportation references, such as OIUPR (for managing transportation references).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials specific to the Oil and Gas module or the relevant area of SAP you are working with.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIUPR001 error and ensure that your transportation references are correctly configured in SAP.