How To Fix 60A071 - Floor number (&1) may not be higher than top floor of building (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60A - RE: Internet Application Components

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Floor number (&1) may not be higher than top floor of building (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60A071 - Floor number (&1) may not be higher than top floor of building (&2) ?

  The SAP error message 60A071 indicates that there is an issue with the floor number being entered in relation to the building's top floor. Specifically, the error states that the floor number you are trying to enter (denoted as &1) cannot be higher than the highest floor of the building (denoted as &2).
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where:
  
  You are trying to assign a floor number to a location or a piece of equipment that exceeds the maximum floor number defined for that building.
  There may be a data entry error where the floor number is incorrectly inputted.
  The building's configuration in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the defined number of floors.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Floor Number: Check the floor number you are trying to enter and ensure it is within the valid range (i.e., it should be less than or equal to the top floor of the building).
  
  
  Check Building Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the building master data in SAP and verify the number of floors defined for the building.
  Ensure that the top floor number is correctly set and reflects the actual structure of the building.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the floor number was entered incorrectly, correct it to a valid number that is within the range of the building's floors.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct floor numbers or building configurations, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with a system administrator or SAP support.
  
  
  Update Master Data: If the building's configuration is incorrect and needs to be updated, you may need to modify the building master data to reflect the correct number of floors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like IE01 (Create Equipment), IE02 (Change Equipment), or IL01 (Create Functional Location) depending on where the error is occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to building or equipment data in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your tasks in SAP.