How To Fix RE156 - Manual reduction not possible as the item is completed

RE156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Manual reduction not possible as the item is completed

What causes this issue?

You want to conduct a manual reduction for item &V1& or cancel one
already made.

System Response

The system does not permit this action because the line item is flagged
as completed.

How to fix this error?

If you want to reduce the line item anyway, you must first undo the
completion indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE156 - Manual reduction not possible as the item is completed ?

  The SAP error message RE156 ("Manual reduction not possible as the item is completed") typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) when you attempt to manually reduce a rental or lease item that has already been marked as completed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to adjust a rental agreement or a lease item that has already been finalized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Completed Status: The item you are trying to modify has been marked as completed in the system. This means that all necessary processes related to that item have been finalized, and no further changes can be made.
  Business Logic: The system is designed to prevent changes to completed items to maintain data integrity and ensure that financial reporting and other processes are not adversely affected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Status: Verify the status of the item you are trying to reduce. If it is indeed marked as completed, you