How To Fix 6D759 - Area basis is activated; you have to maintain the area unit

6D759 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 759

• Message text: Area basis is activated; you have to maintain the area unit

What causes this issue?

The Customizing settings for contract types specify that this contract
type uses area-based conditions. You have to maintain the unit of
measurement for areas in the "Payment Data" screen.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

6D759 - Details

• The SAP error message 6D759 indicates that the area basis is activated in the system, but the area unit has not been maintained. This typically occurs in the context of managing master data related to real estate, asset management, or similar modules where area measurements are relevant.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The area basis (which defines how area measurements are handled) is activated in the system.
  The corresponding area unit (e.g., square meters, acres) has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the area unit in the relevant configuration settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant module (e.g., Real Estate Management, Asset Management).
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Maintain Area Units:
  
  In the IMG, navigate to the section related to area management or unit of measure settings.
  Look for options like