How To Fix CMS_RE020 - Unit of measure for area cannot be &1; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Unit of measure for area cannot be &1; see long text

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Specify a unit of measure that can be used to measure surface area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RE020 - Unit of measure for area cannot be &1; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE020 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for an area in the context of Real Estate Management (RE). This error typically arises when the system encounters a unit of measure that is not valid or not configured correctly for area measurements.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified for an area is not recognized by the system. This could happen if the UoM is not defined in the system or if it is not appropriate for area calculations.
  Configuration Issues: The unit of measure may not be properly configured in the relevant customizing settings in SAP.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect unit of measure was inputted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Real Estate Management and check the configuration for units of measure.
  Ensure that the unit of measure for area (e.g., square meters, acres) is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entry where the error occurred. Ensure that the unit of measure for area is correctly specified and matches the defined units in the system.
  
  
  
  Use Valid Units of Measure:
  
  Refer to the documentation or the long text of the error message to identify which units of measure are valid for area calculations in your specific SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OME1 (for maintaining units of measure) or RECN (for Real Estate Contract Management) to access the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Real Estate Management for more details on units of measure and their configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in Real Estate Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_RE020 error and ensure that the unit of measure for area is correctly configured in your SAP system.