How To Fix AA_CONFIG_CHECKS017 - Company code &1 is not assigned to a field status variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA_CONFIG_CHECKS - Configuration Checks FI-AA

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Company code &1 is not assigned to a field status variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA_CONFIG_CHECKS017 - Company code &1 is not assigned to a field status variant ?

  The SAP error message AA_CONFIG_CHECKS017 indicates that a specific company code is not assigned to a field status variant in the Asset Accounting (AA) module. This can prevent users from performing certain transactions related to asset management, as the system requires a field status variant to determine which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed during data entry.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The company code specified in the error message has not been assigned to any field status variant in the Asset Accounting configuration.
  The field status variant is necessary for controlling the input fields during asset transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign the company code to a field status variant. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting (New) -> Master Data -> Field Status Variants -> Assign Field Status Variants to Company Codes
  
  
  
  
  Assign Field Status Variant:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will see a list of company codes and their corresponding field status variants.
  Find the company code mentioned in the error message (e.g., &1).
  If it is not assigned to any field status variant, select a suitable field status variant from the list or create a new one if necessary.
  Assign the field status variant to the company code.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the assignment, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, try to perform the transaction that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Status Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that controls the display of fields in asset transactions. It determines which fields are mandatory, optional, or hidden based on the transaction type.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAOA (for field status variants) or OAYZ (for assigning field status variants to company codes) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on field status variants and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the company code is properly configured for asset transactions.