How To Fix MCW_AA_STR009 - There is no data in Customizing for method &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCW_AA_STR - Message Class Allocation Strategies

• Message number: 009

• Message text: There is no data in Customizing for method &1

What causes this issue?

No customizing data has been maintained for method &V1&.
In order to access a method in SAP BW, both the target system (SAP BW
system) and the name of the query that the data from the SAP BW system
delivers have to be specified.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCW_AA_STR009 - There is no data in Customizing for method &1 ?

  The SAP error message MCW_AA_STR009 indicates that there is no data in the Customizing for the specified method. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or related modules where certain methods or configurations are expected to be defined but are missing.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The required customizing entries for the specified method are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Method Specification: The method being referenced may not be correctly specified or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for Asset Accounting (FI-AA) and check if the required customizing entries for the method in question are maintained.
  If they are missing, you will need to create or maintain the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Verify Method Specification:
  
  Ensure that the method you are trying to use is correctly specified in your configuration or transaction.
  Cross-check with the documentation or configuration guides to confirm that you are using the correct method.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the customizing settings were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  If necessary, re-transport the customizing settings or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customizing settings.
  If you suspect authorization issues, contact your SAP security team to verify your access rights.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the method you are working with. This can provide insights into what entries are required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAYZ (for Asset Accounting Customizing) or OAYR (for Asset Accounting Methods).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific method you are working with, as they may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message MCW_AA_STR009.