How To Fix AM333 - Cannot refresh; sequence number & is not in communication type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 333

• Message text: Cannot refresh; sequence number & is not in communication type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM333 - Cannot refresh; sequence number & is not in communication type & ?

  The SAP error message AM333, which states "Cannot refresh; sequence number & is not in communication type &," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the communication type or sequence number during the refresh process of asset data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Sequence Number: The sequence number referenced in the error message does not exist or is not valid for the specified communication type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the asset accounting settings, particularly related to the communication types and sequence numbers.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the asset master data or transaction data that prevent the refresh from completing successfully.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the refresh operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sequence Number: Verify that the sequence number mentioned in the error message is valid for the communication type being used. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting and ensure that the communication types and sequence numbers are correctly defined. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Integration with Financial Accounting -> Define Communication Types.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the asset master data and transaction data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like ASKB or OAMK to check for inconsistencies.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the refresh has the necessary authorizations. Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they have the required permissions for asset accounting operations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing asset data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to the AM333 error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AM333 error in SAP.