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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 that the higher-level building is defined for the business entity in question.
  Use transaction codes like REOR (Real Estate Object Management) to check the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Higher-Level Building:
  
  If the higher-level building does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., RE80 for creating buildings).
  Ensure that the new building is correctly linked to the business entity.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the business entity and ensure that all necessary relationships are established.
  Use transaction SPRO to access the configuration menu and review the settings under Real Estate Management.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the master data that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction RECHECK or similar tools to validate the data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the higher-level building.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Real Estate Management for detailed information on setting up business entities and hierarchical structures.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.