How To Fix 60179 - Fixt./fittings charact.of build. & replaced by those of build. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Fixt./fittings charact.of build. & replaced by those of build. &

What causes this issue?

You have changed the number of a buiding from &V1& to &V2&. Other RU
relevant fixtures and fittings characteristics are assigned to the
"new" building &V2& from those assigned to the building &V1&. The
fixtures and fitting characteristics have already been copied from
building &V1&.

System Response

During entry, the fixtures and fittings characteristics of building
&V1& are replaced by the fixtures and fittings characteristics of
building &V2&. The message issued is only a warning informing you that
the fixtures and fittungs characteristics will change.

How to fix this error?

If you agree with the change, press the return key. If you entered
another building number by mistake, you can overwrite this with the old
building number &V1&. The fixtures and fitting characteristics then
remain unchanged.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60179 - Fixt./fittings charact.of build. & replaced by those of build. & ?

  The SAP error message 60179, which states "Fixt./fittings charact. of build. & replaced by those of build. &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This error is related to the characteristics of a material or a bill of materials (BOM) that are not compatible or are being replaced incorrectly.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Characteristics: The error often arises when there are inconsistencies in the characteristics of the fixtures or fittings associated with a particular material or BOM. This can happen if the characteristics defined for a material do not match those expected by the system.
  
  
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: If the BOM is configured incorrectly, or if there are changes in the material master data that are not reflected in the BOM, this error can occur.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of a BOM or material, and the system is trying to reference an outdated or incorrect version, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent changes to the material master or BOM, inconsistencies may arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected materials. Ensure that the characteristics are correctly defined and consistent with the BOM.
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration: Check the BOM for the material in question. Ensure that all components and their characteristics are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Update BOM Versions: If there are multiple versions of the BOM, ensure that the correct version is being used. You may need to update or activate the latest version.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the material and BOM data. This can help identify any discrepancies that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM), MM03 (Display Material), or CS02 (Change BOM) to investigate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 60179 in your SAP system.