How To Fix AAPM003 - Equipment category and equipment type are not entered

AAPM003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPM - Integration PM with FI-AA

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Equipment category and equipment type are not entered

What causes this issue?

In order for the system to determine the asset class from a piece of
equipment, you have to enter either the equipment category or the
object type. However, this has not been done.

System Response

The determination is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Check the program interface. Usually the cause is a program error.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AAPM003 - Details

• The SAP error message AAPM003 indicates that the equipment category and equipment type have not been entered in the system when trying to create or manage an asset. This error typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you are attempting to create an asset master record or perform an operation related to asset management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The equipment category and equipment type fields are mandatory for the asset you are trying to create or modify. If these fields are left blank, the system will trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: The equipment category and type may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or enter these fields.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being used may not be appropriate for the type of asset being created or modified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Fields: Ensure that you fill in the equipment category and equipment type fields when