How To Fix AA853 - Contact your system administrator (table error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 853

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

What causes this issue?

No contra account has been entered for posting down payments 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 AA853 - Contact your system administrator (table error) ?

  The SAP error message AA853 typically indicates a problem related to asset accounting, specifically a table error. This error can occur for various reasons, such as issues with the configuration of asset accounting, missing or inconsistent data in the relevant tables, or problems with the underlying database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Table Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the asset accounting tables (e.g., ANLA, ANLB, ANLC).
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the asset accounting module can lead to errors.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the relevant tables.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database itself, such as corruption or connectivity issues, can also lead to this error.
  Custom Code: If there are custom programs or enhancements that interact with asset accounting, they may be causing the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Entries: Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to check the relevant asset accounting tables for inconsistencies or missing