How To Fix AM124 - The name prefix key & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 124

• Message text: The name prefix key & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM124 - The name prefix key & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message AM124, which states "The name prefix key & is not defined," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue with the configuration of asset classes or the naming conventions used for asset prefixes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually indicates that the name prefix key specified in the transaction or configuration is not defined in the system. This could happen if the prefix key was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Input: The prefix key might have been incorrectly entered in the transaction or configuration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the prefix key may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Name Prefixes.
  Verify if the prefix key in question is defined. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Name Prefix:
  
  If the prefix key is not defined, you can create it by clicking on the "New Entries" button and entering the required details for the name prefix.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Ensure that the prefix key you are using in your transaction is correct. Double-check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the name prefix key was included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting for any additional context or requirements regarding name prefixes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  OAOA (to define name prefixes directly)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for AM124 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify asset accounting configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM124 error and ensure that the name prefix key is properly defined in your SAP system.