How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON086 - A force element with the status planned cannot be delimited.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FE_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Force Element

• Message number: 086

• Message text: A force element with the status planned cannot be delimited.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON086 - A force element with the status planned cannot be delimited. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON086 indicates that there is an issue with a force element that is currently in a "planned" status and cannot be delimited. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where force elements are used to manage financial aspects of real estate objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delimit (or end) a force element that is still in a planned status. This means that the system is preventing you from making changes to a force element that is not yet finalized or has not been executed. The planned status indicates that the force element is still in a preparatory phase and cannot be modified or delimited until it is moved to a different status (e.g., active or completed).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Force Element: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction