How To Fix REFX_CN011 - Contracts are not related; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REFX_CN - Messages for China Localization Function

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Contracts are not related; see long text

What causes this issue?

You have entered contract numbers that are not related to each other.
Ensure you enter a version contract number that is related to the
original contract.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REFX_CN011 - Contracts are not related; see long text ?

  The SAP error message REFX_CN011 indicates that there is an issue with the relationship between contracts in the SAP Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module. Specifically, it means that the contracts you are trying to work with are not related in a way that the system expects.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Contract Reference: You may be trying to link or process contracts that are not set up to be related. For example, if you are trying to create a follow-on document or a related contract, the original contract may not have been configured correctly.
  Missing Relationships: The contracts may not have the necessary relationships defined in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the contract master data or incorrect settings in the contract types.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the contracts from being recognized as related.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the REFX_CN011 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Relationships:
  
  Go to the contract master data and verify if the contracts you are working with are indeed related. You can do this by checking the "Related Contracts" section in the contract details.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the contract types and settings allow for the relationships you are trying to establish. This may involve checking the configuration in the SPRO transaction under Real Estate Management.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Relationships:
  
  If the contracts are supposed to be related, you may need to create or update the relationships manually. This can often be done in the contract master data screen.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the long text of the error message for additional context. This can often provide specific guidance on what is expected in terms of contract relationships.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Integrity:
  
  Run any necessary data consistency checks or reports to ensure that there are no underlying data issues that could be causing the problem.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RECN (Contract Management) and REIS (Real Estate Information System) for managing contracts.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Real Estate Management for detailed information on contract management and relationships.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the REFX_CN011 error message.