How To Fix AA944 - Create the asset class & first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 944

• Message text: Create the asset class & first

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the function 'Create chart of dep.' for class &V1&.
The asset class does not exist.

System Response

The System will first lead you to create the asset class &V1&.

How to fix this error?

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 AA944 - Create the asset class & first ?

  The SAP error message AA944 typically occurs when you attempt to create an asset without first defining the asset class. This error is related to the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module in SAP, which requires that an asset class be established before any assets can be created under it.
  Cause:
  The error message AA944 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create an asset in the Asset Accounting module without having defined the corresponding asset class.
  The asset class you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  There may be a configuration issue where the asset class is not properly set up or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Asset > Create Asset).
  Verify if the asset class you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Create Asset Class:
  
  If the asset class does not exist, you need to create it. Use transaction code OAOA to create a new asset class.
  Fill in the required fields such as the class name, description, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Necessary Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the asset class has the necessary parameters set up, such as depreciation areas, account determination, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create asset classes and assets.
  
  
  
  Retry Asset Creation:
  
  After confirming that the asset class is created and configured correctly, try to create the asset again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAOA: Create Asset Class
  AS01: Create Asset
  OAYZ: Define Number Ranges for Asset Classes
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on asset classes and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the asset class is properly defined and configured, you should be able to resolve the AA944 error and successfully create assets in SAP.