How To Fix RTP236 - Contribution ID &1 is irrelevant for interests or charges

RTP236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTP - Message class for retirement plans (US enhancement)

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Contribution ID &1 is irrelevant for interests or charges

What causes this issue?

Contribution ID is not needed while posting interests(AMOUNT_ID = 07)
or charges(AMOUNT_ID = 08).

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?

Correct the retirement plan data and post the payment again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTP236 - Contribution ID &1 is irrelevant for interests or charges ?

  The SAP error message RTP236, which states "Contribution ID &1 is irrelevant for interests or charges," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Revenue and Tax Management (RTM) or similar modules where contributions, interests, or charges are being processed. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid relationship between the specified contribution ID and the interests or charges being calculated or processed.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Contribution ID: The contribution ID specified may not exist or may not be relevant for the current transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not link the contribution ID to the relevant interest or charge calculations.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that prevent the system from recognizing the contribution ID.
  Business Rules: The business rules defined in the system may not allow for the specified contribution ID to be used in the context