How To Fix REBD038 - Contract is lease-in, objects copied only for informational purposes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBD - RE - Messages - Objects

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Contract is lease-in, objects copied only for informational purposes

What causes this issue?

Since the objects are leased in, they are copied to the new contract
when you use 'create with template', but only in the form of an
<DS:DE.REBDASSIGNONLYINFO>informational assignment</>.

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 REBD038 - Contract is lease-in, objects copied only for informational purposes ?

  The SAP error message REBD038 indicates that a contract is classified as a "lease-in" contract, and as a result, certain objects (like assets or related data) are copied only for informational purposes rather than for transactional processing. This typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) or Asset Accounting (FI-AA) modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Lease-in Contract: The contract in question is a lease-in, meaning that the organization is leasing an asset from another party. In this context, the system treats the data differently compared to lease-out contracts (where the organization is leasing out an asset).
  Data Handling: The system is designed to handle lease-in contracts in a way that prevents the creation of transactional data that would normally be generated for lease-out contracts. This is to ensure that the financial implications of the lease-in are correctly reflected in the accounting and reporting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Contract Type: Ensure that the contract is correctly classified as a lease-in. If it should be a lease-out or another type, you may need to adjust the contract type.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to lease contracts. Ensure that the settings for lease-in contracts are correctly defined to allow for the necessary data processing.
  Informational Use: Understand that the objects copied for informational purposes can still be used for reporting and analysis, but they will not affect financial postings. If you need to perform transactions, you may need to create a different type of contract or adjust the existing one.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling lease-in contracts and the implications of this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling lease-in contracts.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing contracts, such as RECN (Contract Management) or REBD (Real Estate Management).
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about the configuration or handling of lease contracts, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the classification and configuration of the contract, you can resolve the REBD038 error and ensure that your lease-in contracts are managed appropriately within the SAP system.