How To Fix AO157 - Maintain the company code of the affected asset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Maintain the company code of the affected asset

What causes this issue?

You entered asset &V1& as the affected asset. However, in order to
properly identify the asset, the system needs the company code.

System Response

The system attempts a check of the asset with the company code entered.
If no company code is entered, the system adopts the requesting company
code as the company code for the asset.
However, neither of these company codes is entered at the moment.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.
Maintain the company code of the asset or remove the entry for the
asset main number and sub-number

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO157 - Maintain the company code of the affected asset ?

  The SAP error message AO157, which states "Maintain the company code of the affected asset," typically occurs when there is an issue with the company code assignment for an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error can arise during various transactions, such as asset postings, transfers, or when trying to display asset information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Company Code Assignment: The asset in question does not have a company code assigned to it. This can happen if the asset was created without specifying a company code or if the company code was deleted or changed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the Asset Accounting settings that prevent the system from recognizing the company code for the asset.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the asset master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the asset master record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Data (transaction code AS03) and enter the asset number.
  Verify if the company code is correctly assigned in the asset master record. If it is missing, you will need to maintain it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Company Code:
  
  If the company code is missing, you can add it by using transaction code AS01 (Create Asset) or AS02 (Change Asset).
  Ensure that the company code is correctly assigned and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that the company code is properly set up.
  You can access the configuration through transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant sections for Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a data consistency check to identify any other potential issues with asset master data. This can be done using transaction code ABAV or similar tools available in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the error and potential fixes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  ABAV: Asset Accounting Transactions
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for AO157 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain asset master data and company code assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO157 error and ensure that the asset is correctly associated with the appropriate company code.