How To Fix ID_WT055 - (E) The AORef of Company code &1 is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_WT - International Development - Withholding Tax Reporting Tool

• Message number: 055

• Message text: (E) The AORef of Company code &1 is invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID_WT055 - (E) The AORef of Company code &1 is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message ID_WT055 (E) "The AORef of Company code &1 is invalid" typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the Asset Object Reference (AORef) for a specific company code. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid reference for the asset object in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid AORef: The Asset Object Reference (AORef) for the specified company code is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  Configuration Issues: The company code may not be properly set up in the Asset Accounting configuration.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the asset or company code.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the asset data for the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check AORef Configuration:
  
  Go to the Asset Accounting configuration and verify that the AORef for the specified company code is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the asset master data is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data for the asset in question. Ensure that it is correctly assigned to the appropriate company code and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Validate Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is properly configured in the system. Check the settings in the configuration for Asset Accounting (transaction code OAOA).
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks for the asset data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction code ABAVN (for asset transactions) or other relevant reports to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify asset data for the specified company code. Check the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Asset Accounting for any specific guidance on this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAOA: Configuration for Asset Accounting.
  AS01: Create Asset Master Record.
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record.
  ABAVN: Asset Transaction.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message ID in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message ID_WT055.