How To Fix 62870 - Assignment of higher-level building is cyclical

62870 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Assignment of higher-level building is cyclical

What causes this issue?

As a higher-level building or building part, you have specified one
that directly or indirectly refers back to itself.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Verify the hierarchical structure of the building assignments. Select a
building assignment that is not directly or indirectly cyclical.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62870 - Assignment of higher-level building is cyclical ?

  The SAP error message 62870, "Assignment of higher-level building is cyclical," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module or when dealing with hierarchical structures in SAP, such as buildings and spaces. This error indicates that there is a cyclical reference in the assignment of buildings or spaces, meaning that a building is being assigned to itself or there is a loop in the hierarchy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cyclical Assignment: The most common cause is that a building or space is being assigned to a higher-level building that is already part of its own hierarchy. For example, if Building A is assigned to Building B, and Building B is also assigned back to Building A, this creates a cycle.
  Incorrect Hierarchical Structure: The hierarchical structure of buildings and spaces may not be set up correctly, leading to circular references.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect assignments