How To Fix FAA_UO030 - Description is mandatory.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_UO - Fixed Asset Usage Object

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Description is mandatory.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_UO030 - Description is mandatory. ?

  The SAP error message FAA_UO030, which states "Description is mandatory," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform an operation related to fixed assets, such as creating or updating an asset master record, and a required field (in this case, the description) is not filled in.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system requires a description for the asset, and it has not been provided. This is a mandatory field in the asset master data, and the absence of a description prevents the transaction from being completed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the description field is filled in when creating or updating the asset. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Asset Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the asset master data screen (Transaction code: AS01 for create, AS02 for change).
  Ensure that the "Description" field is filled in with a valid description for the asset.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are consistently encountering this error, check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that the description field is set as mandatory.
  You can do this by accessing the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Master Data -> Define Asset Classes
  
  
  Ensure that the asset class you are working with has the description field marked as mandatory.
  
  
  
  User Input Validation:
  
  If you are using a custom program or transaction, ensure that the logic includes validation to check for the description before attempting to save the asset data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to asset accounting for any additional requirements or guidelines regarding mandatory fields.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset Master Record
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context.
  
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs:
  
  If you have custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the asset creation process.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the description field is filled in and reviewing the configuration settings, you should be able to resolve the FAA_UO030 error and proceed with your asset-related transactions.