How To Fix AM351 - One object type must be flagged as leading (field &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 351

• Message text: One object type must be flagged as leading (field &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM351 - One object type must be flagged as leading (field &) ?

  The SAP error message AM351 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of object types in Asset Accounting (FI-AA). Specifically, it means that in a particular configuration, one object type must be flagged as the leading object type, but this requirement has not been met.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you have multiple object types defined in your Asset Accounting configuration, but none of them are marked as the leading object type. The leading object type is essential for determining how transactions are processed and how data is aggregated in the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve the AM351 error, you need to ensure that one of the object types is designated as the leading object type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration for Asset Accounting. This is typically found under:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting (New) -> Master Data -> Define Object Types
  
  
  
  
  Check Object Types:
  
  In the configuration screen, review the list of object types that have been defined.
  Identify the object types that are relevant to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Set Leading Object Type:
  
  Select one of the object types that you want to designate as the leading object type.
  There should be an option or checkbox to mark it as the leading object type. Ensure that this is checked.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, perform a test transaction that previously triggered the AM351 error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on object types and their configurations.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAOA (for object type configuration) to directly access the relevant settings.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in Asset Accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM351 error and ensure that your Asset Accounting configuration is set up correctly.