How To Fix AY049 - Main asset number may not contain '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AY - Deprec. simulation - maint. module (AIPS) /gen. master data

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Main asset number may not contain '&'

What causes this issue?

The asset main number can be alpha-numeric.
However, since in Financial Accounting the hyphen differentiates
the asset main number and sub-number, hyphens are not allowed in
the asset main number.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY049 - Main asset number may not contain '&' ?

  The SAP error message AY049 indicates that the main asset number you are trying to use contains an invalid character, specifically the ampersand (&). In SAP, certain special characters are not allowed in asset numbers, and the ampersand is one of them.
  Cause:
  
  The main asset number you are trying to enter or process contains the & character, which is not permitted in SAP asset management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Remove the Ampersand: Check the main asset number you are trying to use and remove the & character. Ensure that the asset number complies with the allowed character set in SAP.
  
  
  Use Valid Characters: Make sure that the asset number only contains valid characters (typically alphanumeric characters). You can refer to your organization's naming conventions for asset numbers to ensure compliance.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe that the asset number should be allowed to contain special characters, you may need to check the configuration settings in your SAP system. However, this is generally not recommended as it could lead to inconsistencies in data handling.
  
  
  Data Entry Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry processes to prevent users from entering invalid characters in asset numbers.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: You can search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Asset Accounting documentation for guidelines on valid asset number formats and naming conventions.
  User Training: Ensure that users who are responsible for entering asset data are trained on the correct formats and restrictions for asset numbers.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.