How To Fix RE_IT002 - Settlement units: no retroactive change possible

RE_IT002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE_IT - Real Estate Input Tax

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Settlement units: no retroactive change possible

What causes this issue?

Option rates cannot be changed for settlement units after postings have
been made. It is not necessary to change the option rates since the
adjustment of the input tax distribution is automatically carried out
with the service charge settlement run.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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 RE_IT002 - Settlement units: no retroactive change possible ?

  The SAP error message "RE_IT002 Settlement units: no retroactive change possible" typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) when attempting to make changes to settlement units that are not allowed due to the retroactive nature of the changes. This error indicates that the system does not permit modifications to certain data that has already been processed or settled in previous periods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Retroactive Changes: The primary cause of this error is an attempt to make changes to settlement units that have already been processed in prior periods. SAP restricts retroactive changes to maintain data integrity and ensure that financial reporting remains accurate.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent changes to certain fields or data after a specific point in time.
  Posting Periods: The posting periods may be closed, preventing any changes to settled transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting periods for the relevant transactions are open. If