How To Fix 6A055 - Old rent & & is higher than or equal to new rent & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6A - Real estate messages rent adjustment

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Old rent & & is higher than or equal to new rent & &

What causes this issue?

The rent calculated as a result of the rent adjustment is lower or
equal to the old rent.
A rent adjustment is generally only carried out if it results in a rent
increase.

System Response

The execution of the rent adjustment was terminated.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6A055 - Old rent & & is higher than or equal to new rent & & ?

  The SAP error message 6A055 indicates that there is an issue with the rental agreement in the context of real estate management (RE-FX) within SAP. Specifically, the error message states that the "Old rent" is higher than or equal to the "New rent" being entered. This typically occurs during the process of changing or updating rental conditions in a lease contract.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is that the new rent amount being entered is either the same as or lower than the existing rent amount, which is not allowed in the system.
  Business Rules: The system may have business rules or configurations that prevent a decrease in rent or require that the new rent must be higher than the old rent.
  Contractual Obligations: There may be contractual obligations or agreements that stipulate that rent cannot be reduced.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Rent Amounts: Check the current rent amount in the system and ensure that the new rent amount you are trying to enter is indeed higher than the old rent.
  Adjust the New Rent: If the new rent is intended to be lower or the same, you will need to adjust it to be higher than the old rent to comply with the system's requirements.
  Consult Business Rules: If you believe the new rent should be allowed, consult with your business process owner or SAP configuration team to understand if there are specific rules or configurations that need to be adjusted.
  Check for Validity: Ensure that the new rent amount is valid and does not violate any contractual agreements or business rules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may be using transaction codes related to lease management, such as RECN (Change Lease Contract) or RE15 (Display Lease Contract).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to RE-FX for more detailed information on managing lease contracts and rental agreements.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in RE-FX for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully update the rental agreement in SAP.