How To Fix AM283 - Reference to owner-object can only be deleted with the address

AM283 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 283

• Message text: Reference to owner-object can only be deleted with the address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM283 - Reference to owner-object can only be deleted with the address ?

  The SAP error message AM283 ("Reference to owner-object can only be deleted with the address") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to delete a reference to an asset that is linked to an owner object (like a cost center or internal order) without providing the necessary address information.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  You are attempting to delete an asset or a reference to an asset that is linked to an owner object.
  The system requires that the deletion of such references must include the address details of the owner object.
  The transaction or process you are executing does not provide the necessary information, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AM283 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Asset Master Data: 
  
  Go to the asset master data transaction (e.g., AS02 for changing asset master data).
  Verify if the asset is linked to an owner object and check the