How To Fix OA807 - No responsible person maintained in settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 807

• Message text: No responsible person maintained in settings

What causes this issue?

A responsible person was not maintained in the settings.

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?

Please check the definition of the setting in administration.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA807 - No responsible person maintained in settings ?

  The SAP error message OA807 ("No responsible person maintained in settings") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is a missing assignment of a responsible person for an asset or a group of assets. This can happen during various transactions, such as asset creation, transfer, or when trying to post transactions related to assets.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a responsible person (or contact person) in the asset master data or in the configuration settings for the asset class. The responsible person is usually a key user or manager who is accountable for the asset.
  Solution:
  To resolve the OA807 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Data (Transaction code: AS02 for change or AS01 for create).
  Enter the asset number and check the "Responsible Person" field. If it is empty, you need to fill it in with the appropriate user ID or personnel number.
  
  
  
  Maintain Responsible Person in Asset Class:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the asset class (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Select the relevant asset class and check if the responsible person is defined in the settings. If not, you can maintain it there.
  
  
  
  User Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the user ID you are trying to assign as the responsible person is valid and has the necessary authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, check the customizing settings for Asset Accounting to ensure that the responsible person is a required field for the asset class you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting for any additional configuration steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the transaction again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  OAOA: Asset Class Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up for users who will be responsible for assets.
  
  
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.