How To Fix 9J236 - Lease settlement cannot be relevant to document entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Lease settlement cannot be relevant to document entry

What causes this issue?

You have chosen settlement view (4) - lease settlement for this
activity type and you have flagged the activity type as relevant to
document entry.
This is not allowed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the "X" indicator for relevancy to document entry or change the
settlement view.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J236 - Lease settlement cannot be relevant to document entry ?

  The SAP error message 9J236, "Lease settlement cannot be relevant to document entry," typically occurs in the context of lease accounting and settlement processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the lease settlement process that prevents it from being processed correctly in relation to document entry.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for lease accounting or settlement may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Missing Data: Required data for the lease settlement process may be missing or incomplete, such as lease terms, payment schedules, or relevant accounting entries.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the lease settlement may not be compatible with the current settings or may not allow for the type of entry being attempted.
  Status of Lease: The lease may be in a status that does not allow for settlement, such as being inactive or not fully defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the lease settlement or document entry.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for lease accounting and ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up.
  Verify Data Completeness: Ensure that all required data for the lease and its settlement is complete and accurate. This includes checking lease terms, payment schedules, and any other relevant information.
  Review Document Types: Check the document type being used for the lease settlement and ensure it is appropriate for the transaction being processed.
  Check Lease Status: Verify the status of the lease in question. If it is inactive or not fully defined, take the necessary steps to activate or complete it.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform lease settlements and document entries.
  
  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 to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  RECN: Lease Contract Management
  REIS: Lease Settlement
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to lease accounting and settlement processes for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.