How To Fix OA656 - No attributes found

OA656 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

• Message number: 656

• Message text: No attributes found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA656 - No attributes found ?

  The SAP error message OA656 "No attributes found" typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to display or process asset master data, and the system cannot find any attributes associated with the asset.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The asset class may not have been properly configured to include the necessary attributes.
  Data Entry Issues: The asset master record may not have been fully populated with the required data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the attributes of the asset.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue or inconsistency in the database that is preventing the attributes from being retrieved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the asset class in transaction code OAOA (Define Asset Classes) and ensure that the required attributes are defined for the asset class in question.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 (Display Asset) to check the asset