How To Fix RERAAP018 - Advance payments are already settled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RERAAP - Errors When Determining and Transferring Advance Payments

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Advance payments are already settled

What causes this issue?

You are performing a service charge settlement or tenant settlement in a
condominium owners' association (COA). The advance payments of the
period being settled were already settled in a previous settlement.
Therefore, these advance payments are not allowed to be settled 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?

In the case of this kind of "subsequent settlement", you have to use a
<DS:DE.RESCPARAMKEY> settlement schema</> in which the <LS>Do Not
Determine Advance Payments</> indicator is set.
Alternative: If the subsequent settlement uses different service charge
keys than the original settlement, then you can set these keys to
<LS>Final Settlement</> in the settlement participation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RERAAP018 - Advance payments are already settled ?

  The SAP error message RERAAP018: "Advance payments are already settled" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module when trying to process a transaction related to advance payments that have already been settled. This error indicates that the system has detected that the advance payment you are trying to process is already marked as settled, and therefore, cannot be processed again.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The advance payment has already been settled in a previous transaction, and you are attempting to settle it again.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: You may be using the wrong transaction type or process that is not applicable for already settled advance payments.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect document numbers or references.
  System Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the Real Estate Management module that are causing the system to misinterpret the status of the advance payment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payment Status: Verify the status of the advance payment in the system. Ensure that it is indeed settled and that you are not trying to process it again.
  Review Transaction History: Look at the transaction history for the advance payment to confirm that it has been settled and to understand the context of the error.
  Correct Transaction Type: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction type for the operation you are trying to perform. If you need to make adjustments, use the appropriate transaction.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on handling advance payments and settlements.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific configuration and situation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the Real Estate Management module that pertain to advance payments and settlements (e.g., RECN, REIS, etc.).
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform the actions you are attempting, as restrictions may lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.