How To Fix AM168 - There are no SSF addresses maintained for this address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 168

• Message text: There are no SSF addresses maintained for this address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM168 - There are no SSF addresses maintained for this address ?

  The SAP error message AM168, which states "There are no SSF addresses maintained for this address," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform an operation related to an asset, such as creating or changing an asset master record, and the system cannot find the necessary SSF (Secure Store and Forward) addresses for the specified address.
  Cause:
  
  Missing SSF Address: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have any SSF addresses maintained for the address associated with the asset. This can happen if the address was not properly set up or if it was deleted or not assigned correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the SSF addresses from being recognized or linked to the asset.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the asset or the address that is causing the system to not find the SSF address.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain SSF Addresses:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAAQ (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Create/Change Asset).
  Check the address details for the asset in question.
  Ensure that the SSF addresses are maintained for the relevant address. If not, you will need to create or update the SSF address.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for SSF addresses is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting.
  Verify that the address type used for the asset is correctly configured to allow SSF addresses.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the asset master data or the address data.
  You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables for any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on maintaining SSF addresses and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAAQ (Asset Master Record), OAAZ (Asset Explorer), and SE16 (Data Browser) for checking data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain SSF addresses and asset master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM168 error and maintain the necessary SSF addresses for your asset records.