How To Fix AM410 - No formats maintained for name format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 410

• Message text: No formats maintained for name format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM410 - No formats maintained for name format ?

  The SAP error message AM410 ("No formats maintained for name format") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system is trying to process a transaction that requires a specific name format for an asset master record, but no formats have been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Name Format Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have any name formats defined for the asset master data. This can happen if the configuration for name formats has not been set up or has been inadvertently deleted.
  Incorrect Customization: If the system has been customized, it is possible that the name format settings were not properly maintained during the customization process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AM410 error, you need to maintain the name formats in the SAP system. 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 -> Define Name Formats.
  
  
  
  Define Name Formats:
  
  In the "Define Name Formats" section, you can create or modify the name formats for asset master records.
  Ensure that you define at least one name format that meets your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Formats:
  
  If there are existing formats, verify that they are correctly configured and active.
  Make sure that the formats are not set to inactive or deleted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After maintaining the name formats, test the transaction that previously resulted in the AM410 error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAOA to access the configuration directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on name formats and their significance.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.