How To Fix RECN042 - The contract type is only allowed in condominium owner company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECN - Messages - Contract

• Message number: 042

• Message text: The contract type is only allowed in condominium owner company code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECN042 - The contract type is only allowed in condominium owner company code ?

  The SAP error message RECN042 indicates that there is an issue with the contract type being used in a specific company code that is not configured to handle that contract type. This error typically arises in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) within SAP, particularly when dealing with condominium owner company codes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or process a contract that is designated for a condominium owner company code, but the company code you are using is not set up to handle that specific contract type.
  The contract type you are using is restricted to certain company codes, and the one you are working with does not meet the criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECN042 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Verify that the company code you are using is indeed set up as a condominium owner company code. This can be done in the configuration settings of the Real Estate Management module.
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO > Real Estate Management > Master Data > Define Company Codes and check the settings for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the contract type you are trying to use is allowed for the company code in question. You can check this in the configuration settings for contract types.
  Navigate to SPRO > Real Estate Management > Master Data > Define Contract Types and review the settings for the contract type.
  
  
  
  Change Company Code or Contract Type:
  
  If the current company code is not meant to handle the contract type, consider switching to a different company code that is configured correctly.
  Alternatively, if appropriate, you may need to change the contract type to one that is compatible with the current company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the configurations or need further assistance, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RECN for Real Estate Contract Management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify contracts in the specified company code.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RECN042 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.