How To Fix CMS_RE043 - Specify both area and unit of measure, if you must

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Specify both area and unit of measure, if you must

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

Area or volume with unit of measure are concurrent fields. System
validates entries in these fields in parallel.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RE043 - Specify both area and unit of measure, if you must ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE043 indicates that both the area and the unit of measure must be specified in a particular context, typically when dealing with master data or transactional data related to real estate management or similar modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or update a record that requires both an area measurement (e.g., square meters) and a unit of measure (e.g., m², ft²) but have only provided one of them or neither.
  The system expects both fields to be filled out to ensure data integrity and proper calculations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you should:
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that both the area and the unit of measure fields are filled out correctly in the relevant transaction or master data screen.
  Correct Data Entry: If you have only entered one of the two fields, go back and enter the missing information.
  Review Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in the relevant module to ensure that the requirements for area and unit of measure are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for entering area and unit of measure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Module Context: This error is often encountered in modules related to Real Estate Management (RE) or similar areas where spatial measurements are relevant.
  Data Validation: The system performs validation checks to ensure that all necessary fields are populated before allowing the transaction to proceed.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering both area and unit of measure to avoid this error in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.