How To Fix AU261 - Transaction code not specified or invalid


AU261 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 261

  • Message text: Transaction code not specified or invalid

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  • What causes this issue?

    In the data record of the input file, the transaction code (field
    BALTD-TCODE) has not been transferred or an invalid value has been
    transferred.

    System Response

    The asset cannot be created.

    How to fix this error?

    Only transfer valid transaction codes in the input file. The program
    RAALTD11 processes the following transaction codes:
    AS91 - Create Old Assets Data
    AS94 - Create Old Assets Data Sub-Number
    AS81 - Create Old Group Assets Data

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


AU261 - Details

  • The SAP error message AU261, which states "Transaction code not specified or invalid," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a transaction that is either not defined in the system or is not accessible to the user due to authorization issues. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
    Causes:
    
    Invalid Transaction Code: The transaction code entered may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the specified transaction.
    Missing Configuration: The transaction code may not be configured in the system, or it may have been removed or deactivated.
    User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to access certain transactions.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Transaction Code:
    
    Verify that the transaction code is correct. Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces.
    Use the SAP transaction code search (e.g., SE93) to confirm that the transaction

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