How To Fix REBDCU004 - Contract &1 is active - changing assignment is not possible

REBDCU004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDCU - Messages for Corporate Use

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Contract &1 is active - changing assignment is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDCU004 - Contract &1 is active - changing assignment is not possible ?

  The SAP error message REBDCU004 indicates that a contract (identified by &1) is currently active, and therefore, changing its assignment is not possible. This error typically arises in the context of contract management within SAP, particularly when dealing with contract assignments in the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module or similar areas.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Contract: The primary cause of this error is that the contract you are trying to modify is currently active. In SAP, certain operations are restricted on active contracts to maintain data integrity and prevent inconsistencies.
  Locked Status: The contract may be locked for changes due to ongoing processes or workflows that are dependent on its current state.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or configurations in place that prevent changes to active contracts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the contract. If it is indeed active, you may need to complete or terminate any ongoing processes associated with