How To Fix AM338 - Other target address other than target addr. with independent comm. data

AM338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Other target address other than target addr. with independent comm. data

What causes this issue?

Besides a target address with independent communication data, no
further target addresses can be given.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM338 - Other target address other than target addr. with independent comm. data ?

  The SAP error message AM338, which states "Other target address other than target addr. with independent comm. data," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the target address configuration for asset transactions. This error can arise during the posting of asset transactions, such as acquisitions, transfers, or retirements, when the system detects a mismatch in the expected target address for the asset.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The target address for the asset may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to incorrect settings in the asset master data or in the configuration of the asset accounting module.
  Independent Communication Data: The error may indicate that the system is expecting a specific target address for the communication data, but it is receiving a different one. This can happen if there are inconsistencies in the asset master data or if the asset is linked