How To Fix AM149 - Field NAME_TEXT (converted name) deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Field NAME_TEXT (converted name) deleted

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

When you Save, the field contents are also deleted from the database or
the field is flagged for deletion.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM149 - Field NAME_TEXT (converted name) deleted ?

  The SAP error message AM149, which states "Field NAME_TEXT (converted name) deleted," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the asset master data. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or process the field NAME_TEXT, which is used to store the name of the asset.
  Cause:
  
  Data Deletion: The field NAME_TEXT may have been deleted or is not populated correctly in the asset master record.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the asset accounting module, leading to the system not recognizing the field.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors during the migration process that resulted in missing or incomplete data.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that interact with asset data, they may inadvertently delete or alter the NAME_TEXT field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data: 
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and check if the NAME_TEXT field is populated correctly. If it is empty or missing, you may need to update it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for Asset Accounting are correct. This includes checking the settings for asset classes and the fields that are required.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a data consistency check for asset accounting using transaction code OAM1 or OAM2 to identify any inconsistencies in the asset master data.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it is not inadvertently deleting or modifying the NAME_TEXT field.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Asset:
  
  If the asset is not critical, consider recreating the asset master record to ensure all fields are correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AS03 (Display Asset)
  AS01 (Create Asset)
  AS02 (Change Asset)
  OAM1/OAM2 (Data Consistency Check)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to Asset Accounting and error handling.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.