How To Fix AM018 - Version indicator & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Version indicator & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The version indicator '&V1&' is not defined.

System Response

No address can be maintained in this version.

How to fix this error?

You can define further versions in addition to the standard SAP
version indicators in the customer name range (entries '1' to '9').
Use the view V_SAPTSADV in transaction SM30.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM018 - Version indicator & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message AM018, which states "Version indicator & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the version indicator used for asset transactions. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid version indicator that corresponds to the one specified in the transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Version Indicator: The version indicator specified in the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The version indicator may not have been properly configured in the Asset Accounting settings.
  Incorrect Transaction Data: The transaction data may reference a version indicator that is not applicable or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration, the version indicator may not have been included or properly transported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Version Indicators.
  Ensure that the version indicator in question is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the version indicator is correctly specified.
  If the version indicator is hardcoded in the transaction, verify that it matches one of the defined indicators in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Version Indicator:
  
  If the version indicator does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to meet the necessary requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary configuration settings were included in the transport request.
  If not, you may need to manually configure the missing settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Asset Accounting and version indicators for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  OAYZ (to define version indicators)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify asset accounting settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM018 error and ensure that the version indicator is properly defined and utilized in your SAP system.