How To Fix AA898 - Asset class & is only intended for group assets

AA898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Asset class & is only intended for group assets

What causes this issue?

Asset class &V1& is intended only for group assets.

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?

Please choose another asset class, or change the asset class so
that you can also create assets in this asset class.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AA898 - Details

• The SAP error message AA898 indicates that the asset class you are trying to use is designated only for group assets. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or manage an asset that does not conform to the specifications of the asset class in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Asset Class Configuration: The asset class you are using is configured in the system to only allow group assets. Group assets are typically used for managing a collection of similar assets under a single umbrella.
  Incorrect Asset Type: You may be trying to create an individual asset when the asset class is set up to only accept group assets.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are attempting may not be compatible with the asset class settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Class Settings: Review the configuration of the asset class in transaction code OAOA (Asset Class) to confirm that it is indeed set up for group assets only. If you need to