How To Fix REMICL138 - Contract &1: Partner &2 being used outside of assignment period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REMICL - Texts for Migration of Classic RE => RE-FX

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Contract &1: Partner &2 being used outside of assignment period

What causes this issue?

Partner &V1& is assigned to contract &V2& for a limited time. However,
the partner is assigned to condition &V3& outside of this time period.

System Response

The system cannot convert contract &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Change the time period in which the partner is assigned to the contract,
or adjust the validity of the condition to agree with this time period.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REMICL138 - Contract &1: Partner &2 being used outside of assignment period ?

  The SAP error message REMICL138 indicates that a contract (identified by &1) is being used with a partner (identified by &2) outside of the defined assignment period. This typically occurs in the context of contract management or contract accounting within SAP, where specific partners (such as customers or vendors) are assigned to contracts for a defined period.
  Cause:
  
  Assignment Period Issue: The partner is not valid for the contract during the time frame in which the transaction is being processed. This could be due to the partner's assignment being set to a specific start and end date, and the current date falls outside of this range.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in entering the assignment dates for the partner in the contract.
  Contract Changes: The contract may have been modified, and the partner assignment was not updated accordingly.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of partners based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignment Dates: Review the assignment dates for the partner in the contract. Ensure that the current date falls within the valid assignment period.
  Update Partner Assignment: If the assignment period is incorrect, update the partner assignment in the contract to reflect the correct dates.
  Review Contract Modifications: If the contract has been modified, ensure that all related partner assignments are also updated to avoid discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on managing partner assignments and contracts.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME33K (Display Contract) or ME31K (Create Contract) to view or modify contract details.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to contracts and partner assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling partner assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the contract and partner assignments are correctly configured.