How To Fix AA083 - Sort version & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Sort version & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The entered sort version is not defined.

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?

Please enter a sort version which already exists. Or create the
sort version &V1& using the Cusomizing function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA083 - Sort version & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AA083 indicates that the sort version specified does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to perform operations related to asset management, such as posting transactions or running reports.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Sort Version: The sort version specified in the configuration or transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sort version may not have been properly defined in the system settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the sort version entered in the transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the sort version was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AA083 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sort Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting.
  Navigate to the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Valuation > Define Sort Versions.
  Verify if the sort version you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Sort Version:
  
  If the sort version does not exist, you can create a new sort version by defining the necessary parameters.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to ensure it meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the transaction or report where the error occurred to ensure that the sort version is entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the sort version was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they were successfully imported and activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring sort versions in Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error while using transaction codes related to Asset Accounting, such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or AS03 (Display Asset).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify asset accounting settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AA083 error in your SAP system.