How To Fix FAA_MD898 - Function not supported; Master Data Redesign is not active

FAA_MD898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Function not supported; Master Data Redesign is not active

What causes this issue?

New asset master data has not been activated.

System Response

When the business function <AB>FIN_AA_CONFIG_REDESIGN_1</> containing
the Master Data Redesign is <ZH>not</> switched on, it is <ZH>not</>
possible to access any tables belonging to the new asset master data.

How to fix this error?

Please contact SAP when you are working with the new asset master data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD898 - Function not supported; Master Data Redesign is not active ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD898, which states "Function not supported; Master Data Redesign is not active," typically occurs in the context of the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when trying to perform operations related to asset master data that require the Master Data Redesign functionality to be active.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the fact that the Master Data Redesign feature, which is a part of the newer functionalities in SAP S/4HANA, is not activated in your system. This feature is designed to enhance the management of master data, including asset master data, and provides improved functionalities and processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the Master Data Redesign feature in your SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check System Version: Ensure that your SAP system is on a version that supports Master Data Redesign (typically SAP S/4HANA).
  
  
  Activate the Feature:
  
  Go to the SAP Fiori Launchpad or the SAP GUI.
  Use