How To Fix 6A711 - No. of field elements for object type & incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6A - Real estate messages rent adjustment

• Message number: 711

• Message text: No. of field elements for object type & incorrect

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine a Real Estate object from your entries.
Specify the object by entering the key components separated by a blank
character. Depending on the object type, the following information is
required to determine a real estate object (you can omit the company
code if it is identical to that of the sending object):

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

<DS:GLOS.business_entity>Business entity:</> (BE)
(Company code)
Business entity
<DS:GLOS.property>Property:</> (PR)
(company code)
Business entity
Property
<DS:GLOS.building>Building:</> (BU)
(Company code)
Business entity
Building
<DS:GLOS.rental_unit>Rental unit:</> (RU)
(Company code)
Business entity
Rental unit
<DS:GLOS.rental_agreement>Rental agreement:</> (RA)
(Company code)
Rental agreement
<DS:GLOS.settlement_unit>Settlement unit</> (SU)/
<DS:GLOS.cost_collector>Cost collector:</>
(Company code)
Business entity (not necessary for cross-business-entity settlement
units)
Service charge key
Settlement unit
Reference date for determining the cost collector

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please specify the object using the defined rules. Use the F4 Help as
necessary. If the system does not recognize an object that seems to be
correctly specified, delete the corresponding line and enter the object
in the detail screen in the fields provided.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6A711 - No. of field elements for object type & incorrect ?

  The SAP error message 6A711 with the description "No. of field elements for object type & incorrect" typically occurs when there is a mismatch in the expected number of field elements for a specific object type in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during data uploads, configuration changes, or when executing certain transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Field Definitions: The number of fields defined in the data structure does not match the number of fields expected by the system for the specified object type.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data being processed may not conform to the expected format or structure, leading to discrepancies in field counts.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be correctly handling the data structure, leading to this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies in the object definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definitions: Verify the field definitions for the object type in question. Ensure that the number of fields defined matches what the system expects.
  Review Data Input: If the error occurs during data upload or processing, check the input data for correctness. Ensure that the data structure matches the expected format.
  Debug Custom Code: If the error is related to custom development, debug the relevant code to identify where the mismatch is occurring. Ensure that the code correctly handles the expected number of fields.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or adjust the definitions in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type to understand the expected field structure and any known issues.
  
  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 errors.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the object type and SE37 (Function Builder) to review any related function modules.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.