How To Fix 6A117 - Special adjustment method &2 not permitted in tenancy law &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Special adjustment method &2 not permitted in tenancy law &1

What causes this issue?

Rental adjustments based on country-specific specifications (for
example, pursuant to Swiss law) can only be carried out if the
corresponding stipulations are entered in the tenancy law assigned to
business entity.
In this case, a rent adjustment is to be carried out according to
tenancy law &V1&, specification &V2&. The corresponding entry, however,
does not exist.

System Response

The adjustment cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Verify your entry and correct it if necessary.
If your entry was correct, contact your system administrator.
Procedure for the system administrator
Check and correct the settings for the adjustment type in Customizing
as required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6A117 - Special adjustment method &2 not permitted in tenancy law &1 ?

  The SAP error message 6A117 indicates that a special adjustment method is not permitted in the specified tenancy law. This error typically arises in the context of managing rental agreements or tenancy contracts within the SAP system, particularly in the Real Estate Management (RE) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An attempt is made to use a special adjustment method that is not allowed under the specified tenancy law.
  The configuration settings for the tenancy law do not support the adjustment method being applied.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the adjustment methods or the tenancy law settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the tenancy law in the SAP system.
  Verify that the special adjustment method you are trying to use is indeed permitted under the specified tenancy law.
  
  
  
  Review Adjustment Methods:
  
  Ensure that the adjustment method you are trying to apply is correctly defined and activated in the system.
  If necessary, consult the documentation or configuration guides for the specific adjustment methods and tenancy laws.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights into whether there are any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the adjustment method can now be applied without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the configuration for future reference and to assist other users who may encounter the same issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RECN (for contract management) or REIS (for investment management) to access relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the adjustment has the necessary permissions to access and modify tenancy law settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.