How To Fix REBDPR020 - Default unit of length &1 differs from business entity (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDPR - Land

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Default unit of length &1 differs from business entity (&2)

What causes this issue?

The default unit of length is maintained on the business entity. You are
not allowed to overwrite it on the land.

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?

Use the same unit of length on the land as on the business entity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDPR020 - Default unit of length &1 differs from business entity (&2) ?

  The SAP error message REBDPR020 indicates that there is a mismatch between the default unit of length defined in the system and the business entity's expected unit of length. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) module or similar applications where units of measurement are critical for transactions and data consistency.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The default unit of length (e.g., meters, feet) set in the system does not match the unit of length expected by the business entity (e.g., a specific property or location).
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the business entity may have been incorrectly set up, leading to discrepancies in the expected units.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the units of measurement may not have been correctly mapped or converted.
  User Input Error: Users may have entered data using an incorrect unit of measurement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Real Estate Management).
  Verify the default unit of length settings and ensure they are consistent with the business entity's requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the business entity in question.
  Ensure that the unit of length is correctly defined and matches the default unit set in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data to identify any discrepancies between the units of measurement used in transactions and those defined in the master data.
  
  
  
  Correct User Input:
  
  If the error is due to user input, provide training or guidelines to ensure that users are aware of the correct units of measurement to use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling unit of measurement issues in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measurement Configuration: Familiarize yourself with how units of measurement are configured in SAP, including transaction codes like OMR6 (for defining units of measure).
  Business Entity Settings: Understand how business entities are set up in your SAP system, including their associated units of measurement.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the REBDPR020 error and ensure that the units of measurement are consistent across your SAP system.