How To Fix RE_IT016 - There are transfer/retirement documents &1 &2 &3; must be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE_IT - Real Estate Input Tax

• Message number: 016

• Message text: There are transfer/retirement documents &1 &2 &3; must be deleted

What causes this issue?

At least one transfer document or retirement document was already
posted with the option rate that you want to change. Reverse document
&SYST-MSGV1& &SYST-MSGV2& &SYST-MSGV3&.
<DS:TRAN.FB03>Display document</>
<DS:TRAN.AB08>Reverse asset document</>
For transfers, keep in mind:
It is not possible to reverse transfers if retirements were posted
after the transfer. This applies even if the retirement was not posted
on the asset you are currently considering, but was instead posted on
the other asset involved in the transfer. You may have to reverse these
retirements before you can reverse the transfer.

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_IT016 - There are transfer/retirement documents &1 &2 &3; must be deleted ?

  The SAP error message RE_IT016 indicates that there are transfer or retirement documents associated with an asset that need to be deleted before you can proceed with certain actions, such as deleting or changing the asset master record. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to perform operations on an asset that has pending transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  There are existing transfer documents (e.g., asset transfers between cost centers or locations) or retirement documents (e.g., asset disposals) that have not been processed or cleared.
  The asset is still linked to these documents, preventing any modifications or deletions of the asset master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RE_IT016 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Documents: 
  
  Review the error message details to identify the specific transfer or retirement documents mentioned (the placeholders &1, &2, &3 will be replaced with actual document numbers).
  Use transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) or S_ALR_87011963 (Asset History Sheet) to find the relevant documents.
  
  
  
  Delete or Process the Documents:
  
  If the documents are no longer needed, you can delete them. This can typically be done using transaction codes like ABAVN (for retirements) or ABT1N (for transfers).
  If the documents are valid and should remain, ensure they are processed correctly. For example, if they are pending approvals or need to be posted, complete those actions.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or linked documents that might be causing the issue. This includes checking for any related asset transactions that might be pending.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about deleting any documents, consult with your finance or asset management team to ensure that you are not removing necessary records.
  
  
  
  Retry the Action:
  
  After addressing the transfer or retirement documents, retry the action that initially triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in Asset Accounting, such as:
  
  AB01: Asset acquisition
  AB02: Asset transfer
  ABAV: Asset retirement
  AW01N: Asset Explorer
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting for more detailed procedures and guidelines.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.