How To Fix 69689 - Real Estate Management: Letter & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 689

• Message text: Real Estate Management: Letter & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

In Real Estate Management you want to print letter &V1& &V2&. However,
this letter does not exist in the system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Possible causes:
You entered the wrong name for this letter when assigning it to the
correspondence activity you are using.
In this case, assign the correct letter to the correspondence activity
in Customizing.
You have not created a letter with this name, but would like to use
such a letter.
In this case, create a letter with this name in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69689 - Real Estate Management: Letter & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "69689 Real Estate Management: Letter & & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP Real Estate Management (RE-FX) when the system is unable to find a specific letter template that is required for generating correspondence related to real estate management activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Letter Template: The most common cause of this error is that the letter template specified in the system does not exist or has not been created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the letter templates may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to locate the required template.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from accessing the letter template.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters passed to the function that generates the letter may be incorrect, leading to the system looking for a non-existent template.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Letter Template: 
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing letter templates (e.g., RECN or similar) and verify if the letter template exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that the correct template is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Letter Template:
  
  If the template is missing, create a new letter template using the appropriate transaction code.
  Ensure that the template is correctly configured with the necessary fields and formats.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Real Estate Management module to ensure that the letter templates are correctly linked to the relevant processes.
  Make sure that the settings for the letter types are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the letter templates.
  Review the user roles and permissions related to Real Estate Management.
  
  
  
  Validate Parameters:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction or process, review the parameters being passed to ensure they are correct and correspond to existing templates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on Real Estate Management and letter template management.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant specializing in SAP Real Estate Management for further assistance.