How To Fix AY164 - Required entry field &1 in investment measure &2 &3 is not completed

AY164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Required entry field &1 in investment measure &2 &3 is not completed

What causes this issue?

Field &V1& is defined as a required entry field in screen layout &V4&,
but it is currently not maintained in investment measure &V2& &V3&.
Therefore, the system sees the asset as incomplete. The investment
measure cannot be activated.

System Response

Points out inconsistency.

How to fix this error?

Do one of the following:
Maintain field &V1& in investment measure &V2& &V3&.
Change screen layout rule &V4& for the asset, and then change the asset
again. Then the system will recognize it as complete.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY164 - Required entry field &1 in investment measure &2 &3 is not completed ?

  The SAP error message AY164 indicates that a required entry field in an investment measure is not completed. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Investment Management (IM) when trying to create or modify an investment measure or related document.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a mandatory field that is required for the investment measure is left blank. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Data: Required fields such as investment measure type, description, or other key attributes are not filled in.
  
  Configuration Issues: The investment measure type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to missing mandatory fields.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering necessary information while creating or updating the investment measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AY164 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Required Fields: Check the investment measure type and identify which fields are mandatory. This can usually be found in the configuration settings or documentation