How To Fix NAA658 - Object usage &2 (object category &1) is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Object usage &2 (object category &1) is not defined

What causes this issue?

Object usage &V2& (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 usages are generally provided by SAP. However, you can create
your own entries for your own purposes in the customer namespace.
<DS:TRAN.WMNV>Maintain object usages</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA658 - Object usage &2 (object category &1) is not defined ?

  The SAP error message NAA658 indicates that there is an issue with the object usage for a specific object category. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a definition for the specified object usage in the context of the given object category.
  Cause:
  The error message "Object usage &2 (object category &1) is not defined" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The object usage for the specified object category has not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration or missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  
  
  Incorrect Object Category: The object category specified may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing definitions.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the object usage definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NAA658 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where object usages are defined.
  Ensure that the object usage for the specified object category is correctly defined. You may need to create or modify entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Category:
  
  Confirm that the object category you are using is valid and correctly set up in the system. Check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues. You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object usage definitions. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the object category and usage you are working with. This can provide insights into the expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE16 (Data Browser) to check the configuration and data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message NAA658 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the NAA658 error in your SAP system.