How To Fix RE_IT022 - You are not allowed to change back to old legal situation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE_IT - Real Estate Input Tax

• Message number: 022

• Message text: You are not allowed to change back to old legal situation

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You are not allowed to change between the new and the old legal
situation.
It is not possible to change the phase of correction items that are in
INITIAL (2002)
INPUT TAX CORRECTION (2002)
INPUT TAX CORRECTION NOT APPLICABLE (2002)
To
INITIAL
INPUT TAX REVISION
INPUT TAX ADJUSTMENT
INPUT TAX CORRECTION
INPUT TAX CORRECTION NOT APPLICABLE

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE_IT022 - You are not allowed to change back to old legal situation ?

  The SAP error message RE_IT022, which states "You are not allowed to change back to old legal situation," typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) when attempting to revert a legal situation (such as a contract or lease) to a previous state that is not permitted by the system's configuration or business rules.
  Cause:
  
  Legal Situation Restrictions: The system may have restrictions in place that prevent reverting to a previous legal situation due to compliance or business process rules.
  Status of the Object: The object (e.g., lease, contract) may be in a status that does not allow changes to the legal situation.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration in the SAP system may not allow for changes back to a previous legal situation once it has been changed.
  Document Flow: There may be subsequent documents or transactions that depend on the current legal situation, making it impossible to revert.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Status: Ensure that the object you are trying to change is in a status that allows for modifications. If it is locked or in a completed state, you may need to change its status first.
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP configuration team to understand the rules set up in the system regarding legal situations. They may need to adjust settings if reverting is a valid business requirement.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation related to the legal situation changes to understand the implications of reverting and whether it is allowed.
  Use Alternative Processes: If reverting is not allowed, consider whether there are alternative processes or adjustments that can be made to achieve the desired outcome without changing back to the old legal situation.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and you believe it should be allowed, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP RE that deal with legal situations, such as RECN (Contract Management) or REIS (Lease Management).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the necessary authorizations to perform such actions.
  Change Logs: Check the change logs for the object to understand what changes have been made and why reverting might be restricted.
  Business Process Documentation: Review your organization's business process documentation to ensure compliance with internal policies regarding legal situations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose the issue and determine the appropriate course of action to resolve the error message RE_IT022.