How To Fix 60966 - Only apportionment units for lease-outs can be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 966

• Message text: Only apportionment units for lease-outs can be deleted

What causes this issue?

The apportionment units displayed are intended both for rental units
and rental agreements. However, you can only edit those that are
assigned to the rental agreements.

System Response

The lines that contain apportionment units for the rental unit are
displayed here. However, they cannot be edited. Only lines that contain
apportionment units for rental agreements can be changed.

How to fix this error?

Choose a line with an apportionment unit that applies to rental
agreements. You can edit the other apportionment units under the
respective rental units.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60966 - Only apportionment units for lease-outs can be deleted ?

  The SAP error message 60966, which states "Only apportionment units for lease-outs can be deleted," typically occurs in the context of managing lease agreements and apportionment units within the SAP system, particularly in the Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module.
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when a user attempts to delete an apportionment unit that is not associated with a lease-out. In SAP, apportionment units are used to allocate costs or revenues among different entities or units. The system restricts the deletion of certain apportionment units to maintain data integrity and ensure that only relevant units can be modified or deleted.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Type of Apportionment Unit: Ensure that the apportionment unit you are trying to delete is indeed a lease-out unit. If it is not, you will not be able to delete it.
  
  
  Review Lease Agreements: Verify the lease agreements associated with the apportionment unit. If the unit is linked to an active lease agreement, you may need to modify or terminate the lease before attempting to delete the unit.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding the management of apportionment units and lease agreements. This may provide additional context on how to handle such units.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (such as RECN for lease management) to navigate to the appropriate screens and check the status of the apportionment unit.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete apportionment units. Sometimes, restrictions are in place based on user roles.
  Data Integrity: Understand that SAP enforces certain rules to maintain data integrity, especially in financial and real estate modules. Always ensure that any changes made do not violate these rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.