How To Fix RE249 - Expiry date is specified; not possible to unblock line items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Expiry date is specified; not possible to unblock line items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE249 - Expiry date is specified; not possible to unblock line items ?

  The SAP error message RE249 indicates that there is an issue with unblocking line items in a rental or lease contract due to the presence of an expiry date. This typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) within SAP, where contracts or agreements have specific validity periods.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RE249 is triggered when you attempt to unblock line items that are associated with a contract or agreement that has an expiry date set. The system does not allow unblocking of these line items because they are considered to be outside the valid period of the contract. This is a safeguard to ensure that financial transactions are only processed within the defined contract terms.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Expiry Date: Review the contract or agreement associated with the line items. Ensure that the expiry date is correct and that you are not