How To Fix AM353 - Application duplicate search not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Application duplicate search not activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM353 - Application duplicate search not activated ?

  The SAP error message AM353, which states "Application duplicate search not activated," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system is trying to check for duplicate asset master records but the relevant settings for duplicate checks are not activated.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the fact that the duplicate search functionality for asset master records is not enabled in the system configuration. This can happen if the necessary settings in the Asset Accounting module are not properly configured.
  Solution:
  To resolve the AM353 error, you need to activate the duplicate search functionality for asset master records. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Master Data -> Activate Duplicate Search for Asset Master Records
  
  
  
  
  Activate Duplicate Search:
  
  In the configuration settings, look for the option to activate the duplicate search for asset master records.
  Ensure that the checkbox for activating the duplicate search is selected.
  
  
  
  Save the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Try to create or modify an asset master record again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to test the functionality after making the changes.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on configuring asset master data and duplicate checks.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consulting SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM353 error and enable the duplicate search functionality for asset master records in your SAP system.