How To Fix NAA657 - Object category &1 is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Object category &1 is not defined

What causes this issue?

Object type &V1& is not defined.

System Response

The entry is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Object types are generally provided by SAP. However, you can create
your own entries for your own purposes in the customer namespace.
<DS:TRAN.WMNO>Maintain object type</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA657 - Object category &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message NAA657, which states "Object category &1 is not defined," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or related modules when the system encounters an object category that has not been properly defined in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The object category referenced in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings for asset accounting.
  Incorrect Object Category: The object category being used may be incorrect or misspelled in the transaction or program that is being executed.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the object category may not have been included or properly transported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Object Categories.
  Verify if the object category in question is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Object Category:
  
  If the object category is missing, you can create it by following the steps in the configuration path mentioned above. Ensure that you fill in all required fields correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Input:
  
  Check the transaction or program that triggered the error. Ensure that the object category is correctly specified and matches the defined categories in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary configurations were included and successfully transported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Asset Accounting for any specific requirements or updates regarding object categories.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  OAOA (to define object categories directly)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access and modify asset accounting configurations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NAA657 error and ensure that the object category is properly defined in your SAP system.