How To Fix OIURV217 - & is not a valid Marketing Cost Type


OIURV217 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: OIURV - E&P Revenue Messages

  • Message number: 217

  • Message text: & is not a valid Marketing Cost Type

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  • What causes this issue?

    The entered marketing cost type does not exist in the PRA system.
    However, certain marketing cost types are only valid for Oil (1) and
    Condensate (3) major products, and others are only valid for Gas (2) and
    NGL (4) major products.

    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?

    Select a valid marketing cost type from the search help provided on the
    screen.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIURV217 - & is not a valid Marketing Cost Type ?
    The SAP error message OIURV217 indicates that the Marketing Cost Type you are trying to use is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's marketing or cost management modules, where specific cost types are defined for various marketing activities.
    
    Cause: Invalid Cost Type: The Marketing Cost Type you are trying to enter does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
    Configuration Issues: The cost type may not be assigned to the relevant marketing area or may not be activated in the system. Data Entry Error: There might be a typographical error in the cost type you are trying to use. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the specified Marketing Cost Type.
    Solution: Check Cost Type: Verify that the Marketing Cost Type you are entering is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in the relevant SAP module (e.g., SAP Marketing

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