How To Fix RECN012 - There are still subcontracts (number: &1) &2

RECN012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECN - Messages - Contract

• Message number: 012

• Message text: There are still subcontracts (number: &1) &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECN012 - There are still subcontracts (number: &1) &2 ?

  The SAP error message RECN012 indicates that there are still subcontracts associated with a particular document or process, which prevents the completion of the action you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with subcontracting processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RECN012 is triggered when you attempt to perform an action (such as deleting or changing a purchase order) that is not allowed because there are still active subcontracts linked to that document. The message will specify the number of subcontracts and their identifiers, indicating that these need to be addressed before proceeding.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECN012 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Subcontracts: Use the information provided in the error message to identify the specific subcontracts that are causing the issue. The message will typically include the subcontract number(s).
  
  
  Review Subcontract Status: Check the status of the identified subcontracts.