How To Fix REFXNL051 - You must maintain a city for the rental object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REFXNL - Messages for Real Estate Netherlands

• Message number: 051

• Message text: You must maintain a city for the rental object

What causes this issue?

Specify a city on the <LS>Additional Data </>tab of the rental object.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REFXNL051 - You must maintain a city for the rental object ?

  The SAP error message REFXNL051, which states "You must maintain a city for the rental object," typically occurs in the context of SAP Real Estate Management (RE-FX) when you are trying to create or modify a rental object (such as a property or lease) without having specified a city in the relevant address details.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system requires a city to be defined for the rental object. This is essential for various reasons, including:
  
  Address Completeness: A complete address is necessary for legal, billing, and communication purposes.
  Data Validation: The system checks for mandatory fields to ensure data integrity and compliance with business rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the city information for the rental object. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Rental Object:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the rental object (e.g., RECN for managing rental contracts).
  
  
  
  Edit the Address:
  
  Navigate to the address details section of the rental object.
  Ensure that the city field is filled in. If it is blank, enter the appropriate city name.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the city, save your changes to the rental object.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action:
  
  Once the city is maintained, try to perform the action that previously triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Mandatory Fields: Familiarize yourself with the mandatory fields required for rental objects in your specific SAP configuration, as these can vary based on the implementation.
  Address Management: Ensure that the address management settings in your SAP system are correctly configured to avoid similar issues in the future.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Make sure that you have the necessary permissions to edit rental object details, as restrictions may prevent you from making changes.
  Documentation and Help: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing rental objects and addresses in SAP RE-FX.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.