How To Fix NAA661 - No object usages are defined for object category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 661

• Message text: No object usages are defined for object category &1

What causes this issue?

No object usages exist for object type &V1&.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

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 usage</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA661 - No object usages are defined for object category &1 ?

  The SAP error message NAA661 indicates that there are no object usages defined for a specific object category in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or related modules where object categories are used to classify and manage different types of assets.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An attempt is made to perform an operation (like creating or modifying an asset) that requires a specific object category, but the system cannot find any defined usages for that category.
  The object category may not be properly configured in the system.
  There may be missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables related to object usages.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NAA661 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Object Categories.
  Ensure that the object category in question is correctly defined and that it has the necessary usages assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Object Usages:
  
  If the object category is missing usages, you will need to define them.
  In the same configuration area, look for the option to define object usages for the relevant object category.
  Make sure to assign the appropriate usages that are required for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom configurations or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard object category and usage definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Asset Accounting for any specific requirements or additional configuration steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  OAOA: To manage object categories directly.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal provides detailed information on Asset Accounting and object categories.
  
  
  
  Community Forums:
  
  SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the NAA661 error and ensure that your object categories are properly configured for use in your SAP system.