How To Fix RECAAR085 - Contract is active &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECAAR - Data Archiving

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Contract is active &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECAAR085 - Contract is active &1 ?

  The SAP error message RECAAR085 indicates that a contract is currently active and cannot be processed in the way you are attempting. This error typically arises in the context of contract management within SAP, particularly when trying to perform actions that require the contract to be inactive or closed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to:
  
  Delete or change a contract that is still active.
  Perform certain operations that are not allowed on active contracts, such as archiving or closing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECAAR085 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the contract in question. You can do this by navigating to the contract management module and checking the details of the contract.
  
  
  Close or Change the Contract: If you need to perform an operation that requires the contract to be inactive, you may need to:
  
  Close the contract if it is no longer needed.
  Change the status of the contract to inactive if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Ensure that there are no open transactions or dependencies linked to the contract that would prevent it from being closed or modified.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on contract management to understand the specific steps required to change the status of a contract.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, 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 such as RECN (Contract Management) or RECA (Contract Administration) to manage contracts effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to contract management that might provide additional insights or solutions for similar issues.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify or close contracts in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RECAAR085 error and proceed with your contract management tasks.