How To Fix 6D261 - Rental agreement &1 ends before settlement period starts on &3

6D261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Rental agreement &1 ends before settlement period starts on &3

What causes this issue?

Rental agreement &v1& ends on &v2&. However, the current settlement
period only begins on &v3&.

How to fix this error?

The rental agreement was imported using a D-tape and should actually
not be settled in this settlement period. Correct the D-tape and import
it again. Then start the external heating expenses settlement.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6D261 - Rental agreement &1 ends before settlement period starts on &3 ?

  The SAP error message 6D261 indicates that there is an issue with a rental agreement in the system. Specifically, it means that the rental agreement (identified by &1) is set to end before the settlement period starts on the specified date (&3). This can occur in scenarios where the rental agreement's validity does not align with the expected settlement periods, leading to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect End Date: The end date of the rental agreement is set earlier than the start date of the settlement period.
  Settlement Period Configuration: The configuration of the settlement periods may not align with the rental agreement's validity.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during the data entry of the rental agreement or the settlement period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Rental Agreement Dates:
  
  Review the rental agreement in question and verify the start and end dates.
  Ensure that the end date of the rental agreement is after the start date