How To Fix OIURV066 - Result word BUYSELLVAL requires an alternate contract to be defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURV - E&P Revenue Messages

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Result word BUYSELLVAL requires an alternate contract to be defined

What causes this issue?

If BUYSELLVAL is being used as either a Factor 1 or Factor 2 reserved
word, an alternate or override PRA contract needs to be set up for the
appropriate Factor. In addition, the override contract needs to be a
valid PRA buy-sell contract.

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?

Highlight the record with BUYSELLVAL as the Factor 1 or Factor 2, select
the "ALTERNATES" option in the transaction and enter a valid buy sell
contract. To find a valid buy sell contract, use the PRA Contract List
Processing transaction with a contract group of buy / sell.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURV066 - Result word BUYSELLVAL requires an alternate contract to be defined ?

  The SAP error message OIURV066, which states that "Result word BUYSELLVAL requires an alternate contract to be defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Oil and Gas (O&G) module, particularly when dealing with contracts and pricing.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system is trying to calculate or retrieve a value related to a contract, but it cannot find an alternate contract that is necessary for the calculation of the result word BUYSELLVAL. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Alternate Contract: The alternate contract that is required for the calculation is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the contract settings or in the pricing conditions that prevent the system from identifying the alternate contract.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to contracts or pricing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Definitions:
  
  Verify that the alternate contract is defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant contract management transaction and checking the details of the contracts involved.
  
  
  
  Define Alternate Contract:
  
  If the alternate contract is not defined, you will need to create it. Ensure that all necessary details are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to contracts and pricing in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the identification of alternate contracts.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all related master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking the contract types, pricing conditions, and any related master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to the Oil and Gas module for additional guidance on contract management and pricing.
  
  
  
  Contact 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 or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OIURV for contract management and pricing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OIURV066 error in your SAP system.