How To Fix AU239 - Entry missing for asset number, subnumber, or company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Entry missing for asset number, subnumber, or company code

What causes this issue?

For a manual restart, all the necessary information must be supplied,
that is the company code, the asset main number and sub-number.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Complete the missing entries for company code, asset main number or
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 AU239 - Entry missing for asset number, subnumber, or company code ?

  The SAP error message AU239 ("Entry missing for asset number, subnumber, or company code") typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when the system cannot find the necessary data for a specific asset. This can happen during various transactions, such as posting an asset transaction, running reports, or executing asset-related programs.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Asset Master Data: The asset number, subnumber, or company code you are trying to access does not exist in the asset master data.
  Incorrect Input: The asset number or subnumber entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Deletion: The asset may have been deleted or archived, leading to the absence of the required entry.
  Company Code Issues: The asset may not be assigned to the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that prevent the system from recognizing the asset.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Asset Master Data:
  
  Check if the asset number and subnumber exist in the asset master data (transaction code AS03).
  Ensure that the asset is active and not archived or deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Input Values:
  
  Double-check the asset number, subnumber, and company code you are entering to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the asset is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the asset master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support:
  
  If the asset should exist but you cannot find it, consult with your IT department or SAP support team to investigate further. They may need to check for any data inconsistencies or issues in the database.
  
  
  
  Transaction Logs:
  
  Review transaction logs or change logs to see if there were any recent changes made to the asset that could have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Asset Accounting for more details on asset management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AU239 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.