How To Fix RE_IT017 - A retirement is planned; remove planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE_IT - Real Estate Input Tax

• Message number: 017

• Message text: A retirement is planned; remove planning

What causes this issue?

You planned a retirement with this option rate. You need to undo the
planning by setting the retirement values to zero, using transaction
FO1G.

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_IT017 - A retirement is planned; remove planning ?

  The SAP error message RE_IT017 "A retirement is planned; remove planning" typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) when there is an attempt to perform an action on a real estate object that is scheduled for retirement. This error indicates that the system has detected that the asset or real estate object is planned for retirement, and therefore, certain operations cannot be performed until the retirement planning is addressed.
  Cause:
  
  Retirement Planning: The asset or real estate object has been marked for retirement, which means it is scheduled to be taken out of service.
  Incompatible Actions: The action you are trying to perform (e.g., planning, posting, or changing certain attributes) is not allowed while the asset is in a retirement state.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RE_IT017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Retirement Status:
  
  Navigate to the asset or real estate object in question and check its status to confirm that it is indeed marked for retirement.
  
  
  
  Remove Retirement Planning:
  
  If you need to proceed with the action you were attempting, you may need to remove the retirement planning. This can typically be done through the asset management or real estate management transaction codes (e.g., using transaction code RECN for contract management).
  Look for options to reverse or delete the retirement planning entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on how to manage retirement planning for the asset or real estate object.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed or if you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or a colleague who has experience with asset management in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consider Business Processes:
  
  Ensure that removing the retirement planning aligns with your organization's business processes and policies regarding asset management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing real estate and asset retirement, such as RECN (for contract management) and AS02 (for changing asset master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP Real Estate Management to better understand how retirement planning works and how to manage it effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RE_IT017 error and proceed with your intended actions in SAP.