How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES659 - No previous building part exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 659

• Message text: No previous building part exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES659 - No previous building part exists ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES659 ("No previous building part exists") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with the configuration of building parts or structures, particularly in the area of real estate management or project systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a previous building part that is required for the current operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Previous Building Part: The most common cause of this error is that the system is expecting a previous building part to exist in the hierarchy or structure, but it cannot find it. This could be due to:
  
  The building part was never created.
  The building part was deleted or not properly saved.
  There is a misconfiguration in the building part hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: If the user is trying to create or modify a building part without following the correct sequence or without the necessary prerequisites, this error can occur.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the previous building parts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Building Part Hierarchy: Verify that the previous building part exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays the building parts and checking the hierarchy.
  
  
  Create Missing Building Part: If the previous building part does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you follow the correct process for creating building parts in the system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to building parts in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run any available consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any inconsistencies in the building part data.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify building parts. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing building parts in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as REOR (for real estate management) or CJ20N (for project management) that may be involved in managing building parts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.