How To Fix AA851 - Contact your system administrator (table error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Contact your system administrator (table error)

What causes this issue?

No expenses account exists for repaying investment subsidies in area
&V1& under the account assignment key &V2& (chart of accounts &V3&).

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 the account using the Customizing menu.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA851 - Contact your system administrator (table error) ?

  The SAP error message AA851, which states "Contact your system administrator (table error)," typically indicates that there is an issue with the underlying database tables related to Asset Accounting (AA). This error can arise due to various reasons, such as data inconsistencies, missing entries, or issues with the configuration of the Asset Accounting module.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the asset master data or transaction data that violate the integrity constraints of the database tables.
  Missing Entries: Required entries in the relevant tables may be missing, leading to errors when trying to access or manipulate asset data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module can lead to errors when processing transactions.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database itself, such as corruption or misconfiguration, can also lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain tables or perform specific actions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like ABST2 (for asset balance sheet) or AABO (for asset accounting) to check for inconsistencies in asset data.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for Asset Accounting are correct. This includes checking the settings in the Asset Accounting customizing (transaction code SPRO).
  Database Integrity Check: If you suspect database issues, work with your database administrator to perform integrity checks and resolve any issues found.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant tables and perform the required actions.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for Asset Accounting, such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset).
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Asset Accounting to understand the configuration and data structure better.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before making any changes, and consider testing solutions in a development or test environment before applying them to production.