How To Fix RERACA039 - Contract &1 is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RERACA - Messages for Package RE_RA_CA Accounting Interface

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Contract &1 is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RERACA039 - Contract &1 is inactive ?

  The SAP error message RERACA039 indicates that a contract (identified by &1) is inactive. This error typically occurs in the context of contract management within SAP, particularly when trying to process or reference a contract that is not currently active.
  Cause:
  
  Contract Status: The contract may have been set to an inactive status due to various reasons, such as completion of the contract term, manual deactivation, or administrative actions.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry, where an incorrect contract number is being referenced.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations or settings that automatically deactivate contracts under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contract Status: 
  
  Navigate to the contract in question using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., ME33K for display contracts).
  Verify the status of the contract. If it is inactive, you may need to reactivate it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Reactivate the Contract:
  
  If the contract needs to be reactivated, you can do this through the contract management transaction (e.g., ME31K for creating contracts, ME32K for changing contracts).
  Ensure that all necessary approvals and compliance checks are completed before reactivating.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the contract number being used in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  If the contract number is incorrect, use the correct one to proceed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any internal documentation or guidelines regarding contract management to understand the conditions under which contracts can be deactivated or reactivated.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Help documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract).
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify contract statuses.
  Audit Trail: Check the audit trail or change logs for the contract to understand why it was marked as inactive.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to contract management and the RERACA039 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.