How To Fix AO143 - Delete of IMAVT had errors - contact your system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Delete of IMAVT had errors - contact your system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO143 - Delete of IMAVT had errors - contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message "AO143 Delete of IMAVT had errors - contact your system administrator" typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with deleting an asset master record or related data. The IMAVT table is used to store asset values, and errors in this context can arise from various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or integrity issues in the asset data that prevent deletion.
  Dependencies: The asset may have dependencies or linked transactions (e.g., posted transactions, depreciation areas) that need to be resolved before deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the asset or related records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that are preventing the deletion.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system errors or issues with the database that are causing the deletion to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the asset for any linked transactions or dependencies. Ensure that all related transactions are reversed or deleted before attempting to delete the asset.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like ABAV (for asset transactions) or AABO (for asset master data) to check for inconsistencies in the asset data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting the deletion has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that they allow for the deletion of assets.
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insight into what went wrong during the deletion process.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to contact your SAP system administrator or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and ABAV (Asset Transaction).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to the error message AO143.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Asset Accounting for best practices and guidelines on managing asset records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.