How To Fix RESRTM038 - &1: a cumul. settlement period is outside the settlmt prd for peak sales

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESRTM - Error Texts for Sales-Based Rent Terms

• Message number: 038

• Message text: &1: a cumul. settlement period is outside the settlmt prd for peak sales

What causes this issue?

The time period for the cumulative settlement period has to be within
the final settlement period of the peak sales rule.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESRTM038 - &1: a cumul. settlement period is outside the settlmt prd for peak sales ?

  The SAP error message RESRTM038 indicates that there is an issue with the cumulative settlement period being outside the settlement period for peak sales. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) module, particularly when dealing with settlement periods for rental agreements or sales transactions.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the cumulative settlement period specified in a transaction does not align with the defined settlement periods for peak sales. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The settlement periods for peak sales may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect cumulative settlement period that does not fall within the allowed range.
  Changes in Settlement Periods: If there have been recent changes to the settlement periods, existing transactions may not be updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RESRTM038 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Settlement Period Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for settlement periods in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the cumulative settlement period you are trying to use is defined within the allowed settlement periods for peak sales.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Verify the transaction data for the cumulative settlement period. Ensure that it is correctly entered and falls within the defined settlement periods.
  If necessary, adjust the cumulative settlement period to match the defined periods.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct Data:
  
  If the error is due to outdated or incorrect data, update the relevant records to reflect the correct settlement periods.
  If you have made changes to the settlement periods, ensure that all related transactions are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling settlement periods in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing settlement periods, such as RECN (for contract management) or REIS (for investment management).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to settlement periods and related transactions.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that transactions can be processed successfully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RESRTM038 error and implement a solution to resolve it.