How To Fix AM161 - Select one address only as the company address

AM161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Select one address only as the company address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM161 - Select one address only as the company address ?

  The SAP error message AM161, which states "Select one address only as the company address," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are multiple addresses defined for a company code or asset, and the system requires that only one address be designated as the company address.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Addresses Defined: The error arises when there are multiple addresses assigned to a company code or asset, and the system expects only one to be marked as the company address.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the asset master data or company code settings where multiple addresses are incorrectly set up.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of asset master records, users may inadvertently assign multiple addresses.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Address Assignments:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS02 or AS03) and check the address details.
  Ensure that only one address is marked as the company address. You can do