How To Fix AM183 - Update error; change documents cannot be generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Update error; change documents cannot be generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM183 - Update error; change documents cannot be generated ?

  The SAP error message AM183, which states "Update error; change documents cannot be generated," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue with the generation of change documents for asset transactions. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing authorizations, or problems with the update process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to generate change documents for asset transactions.
  Authorization Problems: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to create change documents.
  Update Termination: There may be an issue with the update process itself, such as a termination in the update function.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required data for the asset transaction may be missing or incorrect, preventing the generation of change documents.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP system or specific patches may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for change document generation in Asset Accounting is correctly set