How To Fix 62873 - Direct or indirect asset assignment missing

62873 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Direct or indirect asset assignment missing

What causes this issue?

In Customizing the assignment of an asset is set as obligatory.
An asset assignment has not been defined.
An asset can be assigned to a building in two ways:
directly, by specifying the asset to the building.
indirectly, through reference to a higher-level building whose asset
assignment is also valid for its lower-level buildings.

System Response

You cannot save the building if the asset assignment is missing.

How to fix this error?

Define a direct or indirect asset assignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62873 - Direct or indirect asset assignment missing ?

  The SAP error message 62873 ("Direct or indirect asset assignment missing") typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an attempt to post a transaction that requires an asset assignment, but the system cannot find a valid assignment for the asset in question. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of an invoice, a transfer, or a depreciation run.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Asset Assignment: The asset you are trying to post to does not have a valid assignment in the system. This could be due to the asset not being properly set up or linked to the relevant cost center, internal order, or project.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for asset accounting may not be correctly set up, leading to issues with how assets are assigned in transactions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the asset, such as missing or incorrect information in