How To Fix RELMNA017 - Default unit of area is not defined in Customizing

RELMNA017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RELMNA - Messages for Parcel Master Data

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Default unit of area is not defined in Customizing

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RELMNA017 - Details

• The SAP error message RELMNA017: Default unit of area is not defined in Customizing typically occurs when the system is unable to find a default unit of measurement for area in the configuration settings. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with real estate management or land management modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined default unit of area in the system's customizing settings. This can occur if:
  
  The unit of measurement for area (e.g., square meters, acres) has not been set up in the system.
  The relevant configuration settings have not been maintained or have been incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a default unit of area in the SAP Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Configuration:
  
  Follow the path: Logistics