How To Fix CMS_RE220 - Area of value cannot be greater than total area

CMS_RE220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Area of value cannot be greater than total area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RE220 - Area of value cannot be greater than total area ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE220: "Area of value cannot be greater than total area" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) module, particularly when dealing with property management and area calculations. This error indicates that the area assigned to a specific value (like a rental unit or a space) exceeds the total area available for that property or unit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a mistake in data entry where the area assigned to a specific value (e.g., a rental unit) is incorrectly inputted and exceeds the total area of the property.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the property or unit in the system, leading to discrepancies in area calculations.
  Inconsistent Data: If there are changes made to the total area of a property or unit without corresponding updates to the areas assigned to individual values, this error can occur.
  System Bugs: