Addition of new field to RE80 Information system

We are trying to run the following sequence:



TCode : RE80 > Select Information System > Master Data > Select BE > Give search parameters > Execute.


Once done the report is flashed in the chosen layout. In the layout we are trying to add a field which will supply the Short Description of the ‘ward’ in which the BE lies. However we are not finding any such field which will populate this value. There is one filed which just supplies the ‘ward code’, but not the short description that has been mapped against the ward code.

My question is, will it be a possibility that this filed can also be added to the layout (or to any other layout)? I have alreay tried all the options possible under “Choose layout” and “Change layout” under Settings.

You can add additional fields to this report by using a BAdI.

BAdI : BADI_REIS_LIST provides a solution to extend RE-FX reporting with the fields you want to be displayed. (with a little bit program code)

You can find further information in the online documentation of the BAdI and use the example implementation as a template for your own implementation.

TCODE: SE18
BAdI: REIS_LIST

Online documentation link: Click here

Under BC – ABAP Workbench: Tools > New Concepts > Business Add-Ins

How to activate all migrated contracts in RE-FX

You can activate the contract while migrating only..


Activation can be done in mass (automatic) or individually (manual).

To Activate after migration use BAPI_RE_CN_CHANGE BAPI for mass Activations of contracts in the IMPORT TAB

Pass “MCAK” to TRANS field. “MCAK” is for activation.

and for doing manually for few records goto RECN Tcode under System status you can activate it or from Menu > Real Estate Contract > Activate.


You are not allowed to create RE-FX data before the migration and until after it is completed.

Difference between RE and Flexible RE

Flexible RE- This component fulfills the requirements of real estate management by providing a comprehensive view of all business transactions related to it.


1. Management of real estate-The dual view of master data (architectural view and usage view) lets you easily create and manage all types of real estate objects (business entity, land, building, rental unit, rental space, rental room).

2. Contract management-The real estate contract lets you manage all contracts related to your real estate portfolio:
o Real estate contracts of the lease-in category (such as, commercial, internal, residential)
o Real estate contracts of the lease-out category (such as, commercial, internal, residential)
o General customer contracts (such as, service contracts with the tenant)
o General vendor contracts (such as, maintenance contracts with a service provider)
o G/L account contracts (such as, for posting reserves for service charges)
o Security deposit agreements

3. You can assign any number of rental objects from different business entities, buildings or company codes to any one contract.

4. When defining conditions and other contract terms, you can group the assigned objects together into object groups.

5. Space management-Space and room management takes account of unusual architectural structures, usage considerations, as well as technical amenities and features. You can define spaces flexibly and rent them (extracting them from a larger available space). In addition, data exchange with external graphic systems allows you to visually represent your real estate objects.

6. Lease-in-The credit-side view of the lease-in process lets you control cash flows to the landlord and posting of expenses.

7. Control of business processes relevant to real estate

8. The following important processes in the management of real estate are integrated in the component:
o Asset management postings and reports
o Real estate controlling (cost planning/inter company activity assignment/cost settlement/profit center accounting)
o Planning and controlling of new building developments, maintenance and modernization projects
o Purchase order processing and commitments management for the operation and maintenance of real estate RE


RE - This component maps the requirements of Real Estate Management in a general overview of the relevant business transactions:

1. Management of real estate
2. Creating and managing all objects required for the management of real estate (business entity, property, building, rental unit, rooms).

3. Lease out Ongoing processes from creating the lease-out to the rent adjustment, rental accounting, rental settlement through to contract notice and the final rental unit inspection. Third-party management Supporting third-party management of real estate through to the settlement of fees or the costs and owner revenues.

4. Lease in Credit view of the rental process for controlling the cash flows to the landlord and incoming expenses.

5. Control of business processes relevant to real estate Integration of important processes in the management of real estate:
o Assets management postings and evaluations
o Real estate controlling (cost planning/inter-company activity assignment/cost settlement/profit center invoicing)
o Planning and controlling new developments, maintenance tasks, modernization tasks
o Purchase order processing and commitments management for the operation and maintenance of real estate

Real Estate Management : Concept : Prereq : Version : Home Builder Scenario

Real Estate Management module is more robust in managing Real Estate properties for activities and processes like leasing, property maintenance like managing repairs etc (when attached to Plant Maintenance module). You can also use it for Lease in’s. (Caution: please associate ‘renting’ wherever lease is mentioned, not to get confused with lease of machinery or financial lease etc.)


The main master data in RE are like Business Entity, Property, Buildings, Rental Units and Lease out. These are called RE-Objects and they are also controlling objects. For example let’s take Big Shopping Mall and you are the owner. The whole Mall will be a Business Entity. The land in there will be created as a Property and the building structure as Building. The several floors or the individual rentable portions will be created as Rental Units. When ‘Mc Donalds’ approaches you to rent one of the floors, you create a Lease out with reference to one of the Rental Unit.


The system automatically creates a schedule of periodic rentals called cash flow and it has the capabilities to debit the customer ‘Mc Donalds’ account with the rent due, etc.


You can also maintain information to land through Land Register.


Prerequisite for Using RE: You need to have FI and CO knowledge before you can use REM.


Version details : 4.5B onwards RE was introduced as a Industry specific module under FI. It became as a part of FI from 4.6B December 1999. The RE-FX came into effect from Enterprise version.


You can continue to use RE Classic even in later releases. But once you activate the RE-FX you can no longer user Classic. There is a switch to start using RE-FX.


RE for Construction : RE is good for post construction and the property is operative. You can use Project system for construction period and settle it to RE objects. By this way, you have the most apt module address the construction process. Subsequently RE module, which is good in capturing the master data of completed construction, can be used for management.


Home Builder:


It"s right for a new customer you should never use RE (classic). Please start with RE-FX.
There is no difference between the home builder solution and RE(-FX).


For construction usually the PS module is used. Create a WBS structure that is based on your construction requirements:


- Land
- Preparation of the land
- frame work
- installations
- architects and engineers

You can use a tree structure for details.

Which module is used in which phase:


(1) Acquire land –> PS
(2) construction –> PS
(3) construction is finished; sell the object –> SD
(4) construction is finished: rent the object –> RE-FX
(5) maintenance of the object –> PM


FI and CO is always required. MM can be used.


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