How To Fix NAA659 - Indicator &3 (object category &1, usage &2) is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Indicator &3 (object category &1, usage &2) is not defined

What causes this issue?

Identification &V3& (for 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 or maintain the identification.
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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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA659 - Indicator &3 (object category &1, usage &2) is not defined ?

  The SAP error message NAA659 indicates that a specific indicator related to an object category and usage is not defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or related modules where certain configurations or master data are required for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The indicator for the specified object category and usage has not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration during the setup of Asset Accounting or related modules.
  Incorrect Object Category or Usage: The object category or usage being referenced may not exist or may have been incorrectly specified in the transaction or program being executed.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining indicators for object categories and usages.
  Ensure that the indicator for the specified object category and usage is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Indicators:
  
  If the indicator is indeed missing, you will need to create it. This typically involves defining the indicator in the configuration settings and ensuring it is linked to the appropriate object category and usage.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Category and Usage:
  
  Double-check the object category and usage being used in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure they are valid and correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of indicators in Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  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: You may need to use transaction codes like OAOA (for defining asset classes) or OAYD (for defining depreciation areas) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the NAA659 error in your SAP system.