How To Fix GP554 - Enter a building or a group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 554

• Message text: Enter a building or a group

What causes this issue?

In real estate planning for buildings, you can enter either one
building or a group of buildings on the planning initial screen.
You cannot, however, enter both.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Either delete the building or the group, or
Enter a value in one of the two fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP554 - Enter a building or a group ?

  The SAP error message GP554 ("Enter a building or a group") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) module or when dealing with master data related to buildings or groups of buildings. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify a building or a group in order to proceed with the transaction or process you are attempting to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a building or group in the relevant field.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a building or group to be specified for certain transactions.
  Data Integrity: The building or group you are trying to reference may not exist in the system, or there may be issues with the data integrity of the master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Information: Ensure that you fill in the required fields with a valid building or group. Check the input fields in the transaction you are working on and provide the necessary details.
  Check Master Data: Verify that the building or group you are trying to use exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., transaction codes like RE80 for building master data).
  Review Configuration: If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the requirements for entering a building or group are correctly set up.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using to understand the requirements for entering a building or group.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP Real Estate Management, such as RE80 (Building Master Data) or RE01 (Create Real Estate Object).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary roles and authorizations to access and modify building or group data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the GP554 error and proceed with your SAP transactions effectively.