How To Fix AA213 - Business area field not defined (Contact your Systems Specialist)


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

  • Message number: 213

  • Message text: Business area field not defined (Contact your Systems Specialist)

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  • What causes this issue?

    The field business area has not been defined in the System table for
    field status group maintenance.
    The System cannot operate correctly.

    System Response

    Processing cannot be continued.

    How to fix this error?

    Contact your Systems Specialist.
    Field ANLZ-GSBER missing from Table T082F.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA213 - Business area field not defined (Contact your Systems Specialist) ?
    The SAP error message AA213, which states "Business area field not defined (Contact your Systems Specialist)," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system is unable to find a valid business area for the asset being processed. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
    Causes:
    
    Missing Configuration: The business area may not be defined in the system for the company code or the asset class being used.
    Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master record may not have a valid business area assigned.
    Missing Assignment: The business area may not be assigned to the relevant company code in the configuration settings.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the business area settings.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Business Area Configuration:
    
    Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
    Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Business Area >

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