How To Fix RE_IT031 - Revision postings not available until after date of initial usage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE_IT - Real Estate Input Tax

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Revision postings not available until after date of initial usage

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?

There are revision postings after the date of the first usage for the
correction items. Change the date of the first usage or reverse the
existing revision postings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE_IT031 - Revision postings not available until after date of initial usage ?

  The SAP error message "RE_IT031 Revision postings not available until after date of initial usage" typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) when trying to perform a revision posting for a contract or an object that has not yet reached its initial usage date. This error indicates that the system is preventing the posting because the revision cannot be processed before the specified date.
  Cause:
  
  Initial Usage Date: The error is triggered when you attempt to make a revision posting (such as a change in rental conditions, contract terms, etc.) for a real estate object that has an initial usage date set in the system. The revision posting can only be made after this date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Real Estate Management module that enforce this restriction.
  Data Entry Errors: The initial usage date may have been incorrectly set or not updated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Initial Usage Date: Verify the initial usage date of the real estate object or contract. Ensure that you are attempting the revision posting after this date.
  Post Revision After Initial Usage: If the initial usage date is in the future, wait until that date has passed before attempting the revision posting.
  Adjust Initial Usage Date: If the initial usage date is incorrect, you may need to adjust it in the system. This should be done with caution and typically requires appropriate authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Real Estate Management for any specific guidelines on handling revision postings.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you believe it is a system error, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP RE, such as RECN (Contract Management) or REIS (Investment Management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the revision posting has the necessary roles and authorizations to perform such actions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully perform the required revision postings in SAP.