How To Fix RA055 - Properties variant & already exists

RA055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Properties variant & already exists

What causes this issue?

Monitoring properties variants must be unique, you cannot create them
several times.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA055 - Properties variant & already exists ?

  The SAP error message RA055, which states "Properties variant & already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where properties or variants are being managed. This error indicates that you are trying to create or save a properties variant that already exists in the system, which leads to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the properties variant you are trying to create has the same identifier as an existing one in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the properties variant name or identifier, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may allow for limited variants, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Variants: Before creating a new properties variant, check the existing variants to see if the one you are trying to create