How To Fix AU247 - There is no main number for subnumber &1 &2


AU247 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 247

  • Message text: There is no main number for subnumber &1 &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    There is no main number that belongs to the sub-number &V1&.
    The sub-number could not be created, since there is an error in the
    main number belonging to it.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?


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AU247 - Details

  • The SAP error message AU247 ("There is no main number for subnumber &1 &2") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to process transactions related to asset sub-numbers that do not have a corresponding main asset number defined in the system.
    
    Cause: Missing Main Asset: The main asset number that corresponds to the sub-number you are trying to use does not exist in the system. Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship between the main asset and the sub-number. Data Entry Error: The sub-number or main number may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch.
    Solution: Check Asset Master Data: Go to the Asset Master Data (Transaction Code: AS03) and verify if the main asset number exists. Ensure that the sub-number you are trying to use is correctly assigned to the main asset. Create or Update Main Asset: If the

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