How To Fix AB013 - When choosing a worklist, it is not possible to select assets

AB013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: When choosing a worklist, it is not possible to select assets

What causes this issue?

Asset selection is not possible when choosing a worklist.

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?

Either choose a worklist or select individual assets.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AB013 - Details

• The SAP error message AB013 typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when a user attempts to select assets from a worklist but is unable to do so. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of Error AB013
  
  
  Selection Criteria Issues: The worklist may have selection criteria that do not match any existing assets. This can happen if the filters applied are too restrictive.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the assets in the worklist.
  
  
  Asset Status: The assets you are trying to select may be in a status that does not allow them to be processed (e.g., retired, blocked).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that are preventing the selection of assets.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the asset master data that prevent