How To Fix 62563 - Storey short name must be unique

62563 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Storey short name must be unique

What causes this issue?

In Customizing you have assigned the storey a name that has already
been assigned to another storey.

System Response

The storey short name must be unique.

How to fix this error?

Change the short name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62563 - Storey short name must be unique ?

  The SAP error message 62563, which states "Storey short name must be unique," typically occurs in the context of managing building structures or floor plans within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to Real Estate Management (RE) or Plant Maintenance (PM). This error indicates that there is a conflict with the short names assigned to storeys (floors) in a building or structure, where the system requires each storey to have a unique identifier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Short Names: The most common cause of this error is that two or more storeys have been assigned the same short name. The system enforces uniqueness to avoid confusion and ensure proper identification of each storey.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, a user may inadvertently enter the same short name for different storeys.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or imported in bulk, it may contain duplicates that violate the uniqueness constraint.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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