How To Fix 62700 - Rental agreement is active. Deletion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 700

• Message text: Rental agreement is active. Deletion not possible

What causes this issue?

The rental agreement is active and therefore cannot be deleted. You may
only delete the rental agreement once notice has been given.

System Response

Your request for the delete function is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

If possible, process the notice and then delete the rental agreement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62700 - Rental agreement is active. Deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message "62700 Rental agreement is active. Deletion not possible" typically occurs when you attempt to delete a rental agreement that is currently active in the system. This error is a safeguard to prevent the accidental deletion of important data that is still in use.
  Cause:
  
  Active Rental Agreement: The rental agreement you are trying to delete is still active, meaning it has not been fully processed or has ongoing transactions associated with it.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions, such as payments or billing, linked to the rental agreement.
  Status of the Agreement: The rental agreement may be in a status that does not allow for deletion (e.g., it may be in a "locked" state).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Verify the status of the rental agreement. If it is active, you may need to change its status to inactive or complete any ongoing transactions associated with it.
  
  
  Complete Transactions: Ensure that all transactions related to the rental agreement are completed. This includes:
  
  Finalizing any outstanding payments.
  Closing any open billing documents.
  
  
  
  Change the Agreement Status: If applicable, change the status of the rental agreement to "inactive" or "terminated" before attempting to delete it. This can usually be done through the rental agreement management screen.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or user manuals for specific procedures related to managing rental agreements.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  RECN: Rental Agreement Management
  REIS: Rental Agreement Information System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to rental agreements.
  User Roles: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to modify or delete rental agreements in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and manage your rental agreements effectively.