How To Fix 63165 - Usage type & and & have different reference areas

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Usage type & and & have different reference areas

What causes this issue?

You have tried to change the usage type from &v1& to &v2&.
Different reference areas have been defined for these usage types in
Customizing.

System Response

The system permits you to change the usage under two conditions:
This rental unit must have no active rental agreements.
The "Amount per area unit" in the conditions may not be activated.

How to fix this error?

If no active agreement exists, you can make the change. You must first
prepare the total amount for input by choosing 'Edit -> Change total
amount' in the conditions screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63165 - Usage type & and & have different reference areas ?

  The SAP error message 63165, which states "Usage type & and & have different reference areas," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where different usage types are being compared or processed. This error indicates that the usage types involved are associated with different reference areas, which can lead to inconsistencies in data processing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Different Reference Areas: The primary cause of this error is that the two usage types being compared or processed are linked to different reference areas. In SAP, reference areas are used to define the context in which certain data is valid or applicable. If the usage types do not share the same reference area, the system cannot process them together.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the setup of usage types or reference areas in the system. This could be due to incorrect settings in the customizing or master data.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to this error when the system attempts to validate or process the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the usage types involved. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that they share the same reference area if they are intended to be used together.
  
  
  Review Reference Areas: Verify the reference areas assigned to each usage type. If they are supposed to be compatible, you may need to adjust the reference area settings.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data related to the usage types. Look for any discrepancies that might be causing the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring usage types and reference areas.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or SE11 to check table definitions related to usage types and reference areas.
  Customizing Settings: Look into the customizing settings for Real Estate Management or the specific module you are working with to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.