How To Fix RECN052 - Not possible to automatically create next contract for contract &1

RECN052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECN - Messages - Contract

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Not possible to automatically create next contract for contract &1

What causes this issue?

The system cannot automatically create the next contract for the
contract that was determined.
Possible reasons for this:
Automatic renewals were defined for contract &V1&.
End contract &V1& manually in contract processing. Then call the
function for creating a next contract again.
Notice procedures were defined for contract &V1&.
End contract &V1& manually in contract processing. Then call the
function for creating a next contract again.

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.

RECN052 - Details

• The SAP error message RECN052, which states "Not possible to automatically create next contract for contract &1," typically occurs in the context of contract management within SAP, particularly when dealing with contract renewals or extensions in the SAP RE (Real Estate) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Data: Required data for creating the next contract may be missing or incomplete in the current contract.
  Contract Type Restrictions: The contract type may not allow for automatic renewals or extensions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the automatic creation of the next contract.
  Status of the Current Contract: The current contract may not be in a status that allows for the creation of a new contract (e.g., it may be closed or terminated).
  Date Issues: The end date of the current contract may not align with the start date of the new contract, or there may be