How To Fix RE012 - Reduction not possible; doc.&1 has an inadmissible document category (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Reduction not possible; doc.&1 has an inadmissible document category (&2)

What causes this issue?

You refer to the earmarked fund &V1& with the document type &V2& in this
document. This is not permitted. Earmarked funds with the document type
&V2& cannot be reduced by certain documents (such as FI documents).

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

Earmarked funds with document type 002 (funds transfers) and 020 (funds
blocking) cannot be reduced at all.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose a different earmarked fund.


You can adjust the system response for the reduction using FI documents
using the Business Add-In <LS>Determine Document Types Allowed for
Reduction</> (FMFR_ALLOC_DOCCATS) (however not for funds transfers). In
the standard system, FI and MM invoices can only reduce earmarked funds
with the document type 030 (funds reservation), 050 (funds commitment)
and 060 (estimated revenues).

Reduction using other transactions, such as purchasing documents and
earmarked funds is fixed. Funds precommitments for example, can only
reduce funds reservations.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE012 - Reduction not possible; doc.&1 has an inadmissible document category (&2) ?

  The SAP error message RE012 indicates that a reduction operation is not possible because the document in question has an inadmissible document category. This typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) or similar modules where document categories are defined for various types of transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to perform a reduction (such as a cancellation or adjustment) on a document that is not allowed to be reduced due to its document category. Each document category in SAP has specific rules regarding what operations can be performed on it. For example, certain document categories may be designated as final or non-reducible.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Category: Identify the document category of the document referenced in the error message. You can do this by looking at the document details in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Document Type Rules: Consult the configuration settings for document categories in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the customizing settings under Real Estate Management or the relevant module. Check if the document category allows for reductions.
  
  
  Alternative Actions: If the document cannot be reduced due to its category, consider whether there are alternative actions you can take. For example, you may need to create a new document to offset the original transaction instead of trying to reduce it.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling documents of the particular category in question.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about the document category or how to proceed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that pertain to document management and Real Estate Management, such as RECN (Change Contract) or REIS (Display Contract).
  Customizing Settings: Review the customizing settings for document categories in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the Real Estate Management section.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform the actions you are attempting, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RE012 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.