How To Fix AC263 - Incorrect key name for the new index series

AC263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Incorrect key name for the new index series

What causes this issue?

You want to define a new index series.
However, this index series does not yet have a valid key.

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?

Give this index series a key that does not already exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC263 - Incorrect key name for the new index series ?

  The SAP error message AC263, which states "Incorrect key name for the new index series," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the configuration of asset classes or the index series for asset transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error often arises when the key name for the new index series does not match the expected format or is not defined correctly in the system.
  Missing Entries: The index series may not be properly defined in the system, or there may be missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to asset classes or index series that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Asset Classes.
  Ensure that the index series is correctly defined for the relevant asset class.
  
  
  
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