How To Fix AC040 - All entries have been deleted for screen layout control "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 040

• Message text: All entries have been deleted for screen layout control "&"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC040 - All entries have been deleted for screen layout control "&" ?

  The SAP error message AC040, which states "All entries have been deleted for screen layout control '&'", typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there are no valid entries in the screen layout control for the specified configuration. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration changes, missing entries, or incorrect settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The screen layout control for asset accounting may not have been properly configured or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included or may have been incorrectly transported.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the screen layout control.
  Data Deletion: Entries in the configuration may have been deleted inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Verify that the screen layout control for the relevant transaction is correctly defined and has entries.
  If necessary, create or modify the screen layout control to include the required fields.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the screen layout control was included in the transport request.
  If it was not transported, you may need to manually configure it in the target system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the screen layout control. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Restore Deleted Entries:
  
  If entries were deleted, you may need to restore them from a backup or reconfigure them manually.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring screen layout controls in Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAOA: Screen Layout Control for Asset Accounting
  OAOA: Configuration for Asset Accounting
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AC040 error and implement a solution to resolve it.