How To Fix AB004 - Asset history sheet version & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Asset history sheet version & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have entered an asset history sheet version which does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Enter an existing asset history sheet version.
You can define user-specific asset history sheet versions in FI-AA
Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB004 - Asset history sheet version & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "AB004 Asset history sheet version & & does not exist" typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to generate an asset history sheet using a version that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Version: The specified version for the asset history sheet has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the asset history sheet may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYD (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Periodic Processing > Asset History Sheet > Define Versions).
  Verify if the version you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Version:
  
  If the version does not exist, you can create a new version by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the required details (like version name, description, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the version name you are entering is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the asset history sheet and the specified version. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on configuring asset history sheet versions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAYD: Define Versions for Asset History Sheet
  AW01N: Asset Explorer (to view asset details)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or discussion boards for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully generate the asset history sheet.