How To Fix J5537 - Asset/liability indicator defaulted to "Not Assigned"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 537

• Message text: Asset/liability indicator defaulted to "Not Assigned"

What causes this issue?

No derivation strategy maintained for deriving the asset/liability
indicator flag

System Response

Asset/liability indicator cannot be empty. Hence system defaulted to
<ZK>not assigned</> value.

How to fix this error?

Maintain derivation strategy to derive asset/liability indicator flag.

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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5537 - Asset/liability indicator defaulted to "Not Assigned" ?

  The SAP error message J5537, which states "Asset/liability indicator defaulted to 'Not Assigned'," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or financial transactions where an asset or liability indicator is required but has not been properly assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The asset or liability indicator may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the relevant asset class or transaction type does not have a default indicator assigned.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be linked to an appropriate asset/liability indicator.
  Master Data Issues: The asset master data may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the absence of a required indicator.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might interfere with the standard behavior of asset accounting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the asset class in transaction code OAOA (Define Asset Classes).
  Ensure that the asset/liability indicator is correctly assigned to the asset class.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OAOA to check the transaction types related to asset accounting.
  Ensure that the transaction type being used has the correct asset/liability indicator assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data using transaction code AS03 (Display Asset).
  Ensure that all required fields, including the asset/liability indicator, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  Consult with your ABAP developer or SAP Basis team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on asset accounting for more details on configuration and best practices.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.