How To Fix 60686 - Amounts recalculated due to change in area per &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Amounts recalculated due to change in area per &

What causes this issue?

You change the reference area. This area is used by the program in
order to calculate the total amount from the amount per area unit.

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?

If you want to recalculate the total amounts due to the new area,
confirm the warning by pressing 'Return'. Otherwise you should enter
the old area in the field again, position the cursor on the amount
fields and select the function "Edit total amount". The total amounts
then remain the same when you change the area and the amount per square
meter is recalculated on the basis of the new area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60686 - Amounts recalculated due to change in area per & ?

  The SAP error message 60686, which states "Amounts recalculated due to change in area per &," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or real estate management within SAP. This message indicates that the system has recalculated amounts related to an asset or property due to a change in the area (e.g., square meters) associated with that asset.
  Cause:
  
  
  Change in Area: The primary cause of this error is a modification in the area measurement of an asset or property. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual adjustments made by users.
  Updates in the asset master data.
  Changes in the configuration or settings related to the asset.
  
  
  
  Recalculation Trigger: When the area is changed, the system automatically recalculates related financial amounts (like depreciation, valuation, etc.) based on the new area. If the recalculated amounts do not match the expected values, the error message is triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes made to the asset or property area. Ensure that the new area is correct and reflects the actual situation.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings related to asset accounting or real estate management. Ensure that the settings for area calculations and related financial postings are correctly defined.
  
  
  Recalculate Manually: If necessary, you can manually trigger a recalculation of the amounts to ensure that they are updated correctly. This can often be done through specific transaction codes or reports in SAP.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message. This may include checking for any known issues or patches that address this error.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), or other related codes that may help in reviewing asset details.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or fixes related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific issues or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that users making changes to asset data have the appropriate roles and authorizations to prevent unauthorized changes that could lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the SAP error message 60686 effectively.