How To Fix 6D159 - Operating costs and heating expenses taking account of tenant SCS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Operating costs and heating expenses taking account of tenant SCS

What causes this issue?

You have settled operating costs and heating expenses together. The
Tenant service charge settlement indicator was set for some rental
agreements and rental units. In the initial screen of the service
charge settlement you set the "Take TSCS into account" indicator.
Therefore, the settlement takes into account the TSCS indicator for
operating costs and heating expenses.

How to fix this error?

According to ?23 of the Austrian heating expenses settlement law, you
may not apply the tenant service charge settlement to heating expenses.
If you want to apply it to operating costs, but not to heating
expenses, you have to settle heating expenses and operating costs
separately. In this case, reverse the settlement and carry out separate
heating expenses and operating costs settlements.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D159 - Operating costs and heating expenses taking account of tenant SCS ?

  The SAP error message 6D159 typically relates to issues in the context of operating costs and heating expenses in the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module, particularly when dealing with tenant-specific calculations or allocations.
  Cause:
  The error message 6D159 usually indicates that there is a problem with the configuration or data related to the operating costs and heating expenses for a specific tenant. Common causes include:
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for operating costs or heating expenses may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data for the tenant, such as incorrect or incomplete entries in the tenant's contract or billing information.
  Incorrect Allocation: The allocation of costs may not be correctly defined, leading to issues when trying to calculate or post expenses.
  Period Issues: The error may arise if the period for which the costs are being calculated is not open or is incorrectly defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error message 6D159, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for operating costs and heating expenses is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  Review Tenant Data: Verify the master data for the tenant in question. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including contract details, billing information, and any relevant parameters for cost allocation.
  
  
  Validate Cost Allocation: Check the allocation rules for operating costs and heating expenses. Make sure that the rules are correctly defined and that they correspond to the tenant's contract.
  
  
  Period Check: Ensure that the accounting period for which you are trying to process the costs is open. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or adjust your processing accordingly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run to see if the error persists. This can help confirm whether the changes made have resolved the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RECN (Real Estate Contract Management) and REIS (Real Estate Information System) for managing real estate data.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Real Estate Management for further assistance.