How To Fix REBDRO046 - New end date was switched

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDRO - Messages for Rental Objects

• Message number: 046

• Message text: New end date was switched

What causes this issue?

The potential end date of one or more rental spaces was changed. If the
date was first set to the end date of the contract ("end of term"
column), it is now set to the end of assignment to the contract
("valid-to" column), or the other way around.

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 REBDRO046 - New end date was switched ?

  The SAP error message REBDRO046 ("New end date was switched") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module, particularly when dealing with contracts or agreements that have date-related attributes. This error indicates that there is a conflict or inconsistency with the end date of a contract or agreement, often due to changes made to the date fields.
  Cause:
  
  Date Overlap: The new end date you are trying to set overlaps with another existing contract or agreement.
  Invalid Date Sequence: The new end date may not be valid in relation to the start date or other date fields in the contract.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or validations in place that prevent the change of the end date under certain conditions.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to reject the new end date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Contracts: Review existing contracts or agreements to ensure that the new end date does not overlap with any other active contracts.
  Validate Date Sequence: Ensure that the new end date is later than the start date and follows any other date-related rules defined in your system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to date management in the Real Estate module. Ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent the change.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling date changes in contracts.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP RE, such as RECN (Change Contract) or REBD (Real Estate Management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to contracts or agreements in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the REBDRO046 error and implement a suitable solution.