How To Fix 62869 - Higher-level building does not exist for business entity

62869 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 869

• Message text: Higher-level building does not exist for business entity

What causes this issue?

You have specified a building that is supposedly on a higher hierarchy
level than the building displayed. This building (building part) has to
exist in the same business entity. The building does not exist.

System Response

The system does not accept the specified higher-level building/building
part.

How to fix this error?

Specify a building/building part that exists in the same business
entity as a higher-level building.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62869 - Higher-level building does not exist for business entity ?

  The SAP error message "62869 Higher-level building does not exist for business entity" typically occurs in the context of SAP Real Estate Management (RE) or similar modules where business entities and their hierarchical structures are defined. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a higher-level building or organizational unit that is expected to exist in the hierarchy for the specified business entity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hierarchical Structure: The higher-level building or organizational unit has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the business entity may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a higher-level building.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the hierarchical relationship.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the higher-level building.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchical Structure:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and verify