How To Fix RA098 - Failed to determine method information

RA098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Failed to determine method information

What causes this issue?

Internal error in the monitoring architecture.

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 SAP AG.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA098 - Failed to determine method information ?

  The SAP error message RA098, "Failed to determine method information," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system is unable to find the necessary information related to the depreciation method for an asset. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The depreciation method may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the method has not been defined or if it has been incorrectly set up in the asset accounting configuration.
  
  
  Asset Master Data Issues: The asset master record may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained. This includes missing or incorrect entries in fields related to the depreciation method.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrectly Assigned Depreciation Areas: If the depreciation area assigned to the asset does not have a valid depreciation method, this error can occur.
  
  
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the configuration of