How To Fix RECN066 - Contract still has open items; deletion flag not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECN - Messages - Contract

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Contract still has open items; deletion flag not allowed

What causes this issue?

Open items were still found for the contract.

System Response

The system cannot set the deletion flag.

How to fix this error?

Clear the open items for the contract or reverse the documents.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECN066 - Contract still has open items; deletion flag not allowed ?

  The SAP error message RECN066 indicates that a contract has open items associated with it, which prevents the deletion flag from being set. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) module, where contracts may have linked transactions or financial postings that need to be resolved before the contract can be deleted or flagged for deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Open Items: The contract has open items such as invoices, payments, or other financial transactions that are still pending or unresolved.
  Linked Documents: There may be linked documents or contracts that are dependent on the current contract, preventing its deletion.
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow for deletion, such as being active or in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECN066 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Items:
  
  Navigate to the contract in question and review any open items associated with it. This can typically be done through transaction codes like RECN or by using the contract management screens.
  Identify any invoices, payments, or other transactions that are still open.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Items:
  
  If there are invoices or payments, you may need to process them (e.g., post payments, clear invoices) to resolve the open items.
  If there are any disputes or issues with the open items, address those first.
  
  
  
  Review Linked Contracts:
  
  Check if there are any linked contracts or documents that may be preventing the deletion. You may need to resolve issues with those linked items as well.
  
  
  
  Change Contract Status:
  
  If the contract is in a status that does not allow deletion, consider changing its status to a more appropriate one (if applicable) that allows for deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your organization's configuration and processes.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like RECN to manage contracts and check for any inconsistencies or issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP RE, such as RECN (Contract Management), REIS (Real Estate Information System), and others that may help in managing contracts and their statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the RECN066 error for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to contracts and their statuses.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's help resources for further assistance.