How To Fix AC223 - Please activate an asset view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Please activate an asset view

What causes this issue?

You deactivated all asset views (except for the legacy data view).
The Asset Accounting component is therefore no longer usable.

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?

Activate at least one view (other than legacy data).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC223 - Please activate an asset view ?

  The SAP error message AC223, which states "Please activate an asset view," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to asset accounting, but the required asset view has not been activated for the asset in question. This can happen during various transactions, such as creating or changing an asset master record.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of an activated asset view for the asset you are trying to work with. In SAP, assets can have multiple views (such as Book Value, Cost Accounting, etc.), and each view must be activated for the asset to be fully functional in the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC223 error, you need to activate the required asset view for the asset. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Asset Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code AS02 (Change Asset Master Record) or AS01 (Create Asset Master Record) depending on your needs.
  
  
  
  Enter Asset Number:
  
  Input the asset number for which you are receiving the error.
  
  
  
  Select the Appropriate View:
  
  Navigate to the relevant view that needs to be activated (e.g., Book Value, Cost Accounting, etc.).
  
  
  
  Activate the View:
  
  If the view is not activated, you will see an option to activate it. Make sure to fill in all required fields and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Required Data:
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields for the asset view are filled out correctly. Missing information can prevent the view from being activated.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After activating the view and ensuring all necessary data is entered, save the asset master record.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset Master Record
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  
  
  
  Asset Views:
  
  Common asset views include:
  
  Book Value: For financial accounting.
  Cost Accounting: For controlling purposes.
  Tax: For tax-related calculations.
  
  
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or change asset master records.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines related to asset management in your system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC223 error and successfully activate the required asset view. If the problem persists, consider consulting with your SAP support team for further assistance.