How To Fix 6A870 - Short description for object type already allocated

6A870 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 870

• Message text: Short description for object type already allocated

What causes this issue?

The names of the automatically generated functional locations are
formed as follows:
Object type 2 characters
Company code 4 characters
Slash 1 characters
Business entity 8 characters
If necessary 1 character
If necessary PR 8 characters
or building
or rental unit
To ensure that the functional location names of properties, buildings
and rental units are unique, a short name for these object types can
only be assigned once.

System Response

The system does not accept the short name

How to fix this error?

Choose another short name

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6A870 - Short description for object type already allocated ?

  The SAP error message 6A870 with the short description "Object type already allocated" typically occurs in the context of object management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to allocate or create an object type that has already been allocated or is in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Allocation: The most common cause is that the system is trying to allocate an object type that has already been allocated in the current session or context.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes or users are trying to allocate the same object type simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the object types in the system, leading to conflicts.
  Programming Errors: Custom code or enhancements may inadvertently attempt to allocate the same object type multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Allocation: Review the code or process that is attempting to allocate the object type. Ensure that it is