How To Fix AA063 - Transaction type & does not exist (Contact Systems Specialist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Transaction type & does not exist (Contact Systems Specialist)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA063 - Transaction type & does not exist (Contact Systems Specialist) ?

  The SAP error message AA063, which states "Transaction type & does not exist (Contact Systems Specialist)," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when a transaction type that is being referenced in a transaction does not exist in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing entries in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transaction type may not have been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for Asset Accounting has not been completed properly.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may be incorrect or misspelled in the transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the transaction type to not be included.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain transaction types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Transaction Types.
  Verify if the transaction type in question exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are trying to use is correctly entered in the transaction. Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transaction type was included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the transaction type. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact Systems Specialist:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to contact your SAP systems specialist or administrator for further assistance. They can provide insights into the system configuration and help troubleshoot the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types in Asset Accounting: Transaction types are used to categorize different types of asset transactions (e.g., acquisitions, retirements, transfers). Each transaction type has specific settings that determine how the transaction is processed in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Asset Accounting to understand the configuration and usage of transaction types in more detail.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AA063 error and implement a solution.