How To Fix 60992 - Term of RA & must be longer than maximum term (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 992

• Message text: Term of RA & must be longer than maximum term (&)

What causes this issue?

The term of the contract is equal to the difference between the rental
start and rental end dates plus the contract renewal in months (&v1&).
With graduated and index-linked rental agreements, this value must not
be less than the maximum term.

How to fix this error?

Enter a number of months for the contract renewal so that the maximum
term (&v2&) is not exceeded.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60992 - Term of RA & must be longer than maximum term (&) ?

  The SAP error message 60992, which states "Term of RA & must be longer than maximum term (&)," typically occurs in the context of Revenue Accounting (RA) when the term of a revenue arrangement (RA) is shorter than the maximum term defined in the system settings. This error is often encountered during the creation or modification of revenue arrangements in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The term (duration) of the revenue arrangement you are trying to create or modify is less than the minimum required term set in the system configuration.
  There may be specific business rules or settings in the system that dictate the minimum duration for revenue arrangements, which are not being met by the current input.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Revenue Arrangement Term:
  
  Review the term you are trying to set for the revenue arrangement. Ensure that it meets the minimum duration requirements defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Revenue Accounting in SAP. Check the settings related to the minimum and maximum terms for revenue arrangements.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the relevant documentation to understand the specific settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Term:
  
  If the term you are trying to set is indeed shorter than the required minimum, adjust it to meet the minimum term requirement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on revenue arrangement terms and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing revenue arrangements, such as FARR (for Revenue Accounting and Reporting).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error message 60992 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to create or modify revenue arrangements, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.