How To Fix AA148 - No long text exists for asset class &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 148

• Message text: No long text exists for asset class &

What causes this issue?

No long text exists for asset class &V1&.

System Response

You cannot display the long text.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA148 - No long text exists for asset class & ?

  The SAP error message AA148 "No long text exists for asset class &" typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you are trying to create or modify an asset and the system cannot find a long text description for the specified asset class. This long text is usually used for providing additional information about the asset class.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The primary cause of this error is that the long text for the specified asset class has not been maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to asset classes in the Asset Accounting module.
  Data Entry Error: The asset class code entered may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AA148 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Asset Class > Define Asset Class).
  Verify that the asset class in question exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  If the asset class exists but lacks a long text, you can maintain it by:
  
  Using transaction code OAOA to access the asset class configuration.
  Select the asset class and click on the "Long Text" button or tab.
  Enter the required long text description for the asset class and save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Ensure that the asset class code you are using is correct. Double-check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development or quality environment, ensure that any changes made to the asset class configuration are transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct long text or asset class configuration, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with your SAP functional team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and OAOA (Define Asset Class).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset classes and their descriptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA148 error and successfully maintain the asset class in your SAP system.