How To Fix REBPAD001 - Inheritance of address not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBPAD - Messages for Address Management

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Inheritance of address not possible

What causes this issue?

The "inheritance" of an address from the superior object is not
possible because it already has an address.

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?

First delete the address that has already been assigned.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBPAD001 - Inheritance of address not possible ?

  The SAP error message REBPAD001, which states "Inheritance of address not possible," typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) when there is an issue with the address data associated with a business partner or property. This error can arise during various processes, such as creating or modifying a business partner or property master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Address Data: The address data required for inheritance is incomplete or missing in the relevant master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to address inheritance in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the business partner and the property master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the address data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Address Data: Ensure that all required address fields are filled out correctly in the business partner and property master data. This includes street, city, postal code, and country.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for address inheritance in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to allow for address inheritance.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the business partner and property data to identify any discrepancies. Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or RE (Real Estate) to review the data.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the address data. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the RE module for any specific guidance on this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for Business Partner maintenance and RE for Real Estate management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the REBPAD001 error in your SAP system.