How To Fix AA220 - Specify a main asset number

AA220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Specify a main asset number

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a asset number.

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?

Enter an asset number or choose an asset number using the matchcode
function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AA220 - Details

• The SAP error message AA220 ("Specify a main asset number") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you are trying to perform an action that requires a main asset number, but it has not been provided or is missing in the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Main Asset Number: The main asset number is required for certain transactions, such as asset transfers, retirements, or adjustments. If this field is left blank, the system will trigger this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a main asset number not being met.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type you are using may inherently require a main asset number, and if it is not specified, the error will occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Main Asset Number: Ensure that you enter a valid main asset number in the relevant field of the