How To Fix AC563 - Evaluation group & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Evaluation group & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC563 - Evaluation group & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message AC563, which states "Evaluation group & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform an operation related to asset evaluation groups. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified evaluation group in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The evaluation group you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The evaluation group may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Evaluation Group:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Transaction Code SPRO (Customizing).
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Valuation > Define Evaluation Groups.
  Check if the evaluation group you are trying to use is listed. If not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the evaluation group is entered correctly in the transaction or report you are using. Double-check for any typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the evaluation group was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport request to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify asset accounting settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting for any additional context or steps that may be relevant to your specific situation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to see how evaluation groups are used in practice.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC563 error and ensure that the evaluation group is properly defined in your SAP system.