How To Fix ASTAT008 - System-specific settings deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ASTAT - Messages for Application-Triggered Statistics

• Message number: 008

• Message text: System-specific settings deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ASTAT008 - System-specific settings deleted ?

  The SAP error message ASTAT008 indicates that system-specific settings have been deleted. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are issues related to the configuration or settings of asset classes, depreciation areas, or other related parameters.
  Cause:
  
  
  Deletion of Settings: The most common cause is that certain configuration settings related to asset accounting have been deleted or are missing. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual deletion by a user with configuration access.
  Transport errors where settings were not properly transported to the target system.
  Changes in the system that inadvertently removed necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to asset classes or depreciation areas that lead to this error.
  
  
  System Upgrade or Migration: If the system has recently been upgraded or migrated, some settings may not have been properly carried over.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the Asset Accounting configuration (Transaction code: SPRO) and verify that all necessary settings for asset classes, depreciation areas, and other related configurations are in place.
  Ensure that the relevant settings have not been deleted or modified incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Restore Deleted Settings: 
  
  If settings were deleted, you may need to restore them from a backup or reconfigure them manually.
  If the system is part of a transport landscape, check the transport logs to see if any transport requests related to asset accounting were not imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Use transaction code OAM1 to check for inconsistencies in asset data and correct them as necessary.
  Run the program RAABST00 to check for inconsistencies in asset accounting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP Notes and documentation related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be specific notes addressing this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with details of the error and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  OAM1: Asset master data.
  OABN: Asset document changes.
  RAABST00: Consistency check program.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the ASTAT008 error for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for Asset Accounting to understand the configuration settings and their implications.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ASTAT008 error and implement a solution to resolve it.