How To Fix AA214 - Inconsistent screen layout and bus.area control (correct)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Inconsistent screen layout and bus.area control (correct)

What causes this issue?

In the field status group &V1&, the field group &V2& for the business
area has been suppressed or can only be displayed.
Company code &V3& requires business area balance sheets and therefore
requires a business area entry.

System Response

Assets in an asset class with the field status group &V1& cannot be
processed.

How to fix this error?

Either correct the field group &V2& in the field status group &V1& or
correct the business area control in company code &V3&.
You can process other asset classes with other field status groups.

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 AA214 - Inconsistent screen layout and bus.area control (correct) ?

  The SAP error message AA214 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the screen layout and the business area control settings in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the configuration settings for the asset master data and the screen layout rules defined for the business area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The screen layout for asset master data may not be properly configured for the business area you are trying to use. This can happen if the business area is not assigned correctly or if the screen layout rules do not match the settings for the asset class.
  Missing Field Selection: Certain fields required for the asset master data may not be selected or configured correctly in the screen layout.
  Customizations: If there have been customizations made to the asset accounting settings, they may not align with the standard configurations, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Screen Layout Configuration:
  
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