How To Fix 60274 - Area type & is unknown or not permitted

60274 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 274

• Message text: Area type & is unknown or not permitted

What causes this issue?

You have entered an area type which is not defined in the system or is
not permitted for the object presently being processed.

System Response

Your entry is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry. You can view a list of permitted area types via the
function 'Area types'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60274 - Area type & is unknown or not permitted ?

  The SAP error message "60274 Area type & is unknown or not permitted" typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics or materials management modules, particularly when dealing with inventory management or warehouse management. This error indicates that the system has encountered an area type that is either not recognized or not allowed in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Area Type: The area type specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The area type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant warehouse or storage location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the specified area type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the area type entered by the user.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Area Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the area type in question is