How To Fix AM193 - Regional structure group & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Regional structure group & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM193 - Regional structure group & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AM193, which states "Regional structure group & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system cannot find a specified regional structure group. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing entries in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The regional structure group may not have been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The asset or company code may be incorrectly assigned to a regional structure group that does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be missing.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the regional structure group code being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Regional Structure Groups.
  Verify if the regional structure group in question exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Assign Regional Structure Group:
  
  Ensure that the company code and the asset are correctly assigned to the appropriate regional structure group.
  You can check this in the asset master record (Transaction code: AS02) or in the company code settings.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input for any typos or incorrect codes when entering the regional structure group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific requirements or additional configuration steps related to regional structure groups.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify asset accounting settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation.