How To Fix 60144 - No area types exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 144

• Message text: No area types exist

What causes this issue?

No area types have been created.

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?

Inform your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60144 - No area types exist ?

  The SAP error message "60144 No area types exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics or materials management modules, particularly when dealing with warehouse management or inventory management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any defined area types for a specific warehouse or storage location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the area types have not been defined in the system for the relevant warehouse or storage location.
  Incorrect Warehouse Setup: The warehouse might not be properly set up, or the area types may not have been assigned to the warehouse.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (like a development or quality assurance system), the area types may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Area Types:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration path: Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Master Data -> Define Area Types.
  Create the necessary area types for your warehouse if they do not exist.
  
  
  
  Assign Area Types to Warehouse:
  
  Ensure that the area types are assigned to the relevant warehouse. This can be done in the same configuration area where you define area types.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects, including area types, were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to your version of SAP, as the steps may vary slightly.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify warehouse management settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, LX01 to display warehouse stocks, or LX02 for warehouse management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "60144 No area types exist" error in SAP.