How To Fix CRM_FS_DRM012 - You cannot change the document, contract & is assigned; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_FS_DRM -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: You cannot change the document, contract & is assigned; see long text

What causes this issue?

If a third-party program is already assigned to a financing contract,
you cannot save any changes.

System Response

You cannot save the document.

How to fix this error?

Open the financing contract and delete the third-party program from the
document flow. Alternatively, copy the third-party program and create a
new program containing the changed data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_FS_DRM012 - You cannot change the document, contract & is assigned; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CRM_FS_DRM012 indicates that you are trying to change a document or contract that is currently assigned to another object or process, and therefore, it cannot be modified. This is a common issue in SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when dealing with contracts, documents, or other related entities that have dependencies or are locked due to their current status.
  Cause:
  
  Document/Contract Assignment: The document or contract you are trying to change is currently assigned to another object (e.g., a sales order, service order, etc.).
  Status Lock: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed, locked for processing).
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the document or contract.
  Business Logic: There may be business rules or logic in place that prevent changes to certain documents once they are in a specific state.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Verify if the document or contract is assigned to another object. You can do this by checking the assignment details in the SAP GUI.
  Review Status: Check the status of the document or contract. If it is in a completed or locked state, you may need to change its status or unlock it before making modifications.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit the document or contract. If not, contact your SAP administrator to request the required access.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by navigating to the error message in the SAP GUI and viewing the long text for additional context or instructions.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you navigate to the document or contract in question (e.g., CRM_ORDER, CRM_DNO_MON).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to contract management and document handling in SAP CRM for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.