How To Fix CMS_RE017 - Select a real estate type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_RE - Message class for CMS Real Estate Add On

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Select a real estate type

What causes this issue?

Real estate type assignment is mandatory for real estates maintained in
the Real Estate object management system.

System Response

System does not proceed to the data maintenance screens of the real
estate without a real estate type assignment.

How to fix this error?

Select from the exisitng real estate types availabe in the input help
onthe field or define new values in the Implementation Guide (IMG)
activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMS_RE_TYP>Define Real Estate Types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RE017 - Select a real estate type ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE017, which states "Select a real estate type," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module. This error indicates that the system requires the user to specify a real estate type before proceeding with a particular transaction or operation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to create or modify a real estate object (like a property or lease) without selecting a valid real estate type.
  The real estate type field is either left blank or not properly configured in the system.
  The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select real estate types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS_RE017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Real Estate Type:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting a valid real estate type from the dropdown menu or input field. This is typically done in the initial screen of the transaction you are working on.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If