How To Fix RA104 - No method assignment for & is stored in the DB. Stored when you save.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 104

• Message text: No method assignment for & is stored in the DB. Stored when you save.

What causes this issue?

The database does not contain any method assignments for the monitoring
tree element (MTE) that you selected. Method assignments associate data
collection, analysis, and auto-reaction programs with the MTE.
This situation is most likely not due to an error. Rather, the MTE is
probably a temporary MTE. The system stores method assignments of such
MTEs in the database only when a user explicitly saves the assignments.

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?

If you wish to store method assignments in the database, then save the
assignments. The system will then add the assignments as they are
displayed to you to the database.
The assignments are then "permanent." That is, the assignments as saved
in the database override any specifications made by a data supplier
program or collection method. The method assignments can only be
changed by a user, who modifies and saves them again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA104 - No method assignment for & is stored in the DB. Stored when you save. ?

  The SAP error message RA104 ("No method assignment for & is stored in the DB. Stored when you save.") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the assignment of a method for asset depreciation or other asset-related processes. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid method assignment for the asset you are trying to save.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Method Assignment: The asset may not have a depreciation method assigned in the asset master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the asset class may not be set up correctly, leading to missing method assignments.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the asset, such as missing or incorrect entries in the asset master record.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may interfere with the standard method assignment process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS02) and check if the depreciation method is assigned correctly.
  Ensure that the asset class is correctly defined and that it has a valid depreciation method.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the asset class in the Asset Accounting settings (transaction code OAOA).
  Ensure that the depreciation methods are defined and assigned to the relevant asset classes.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Run consistency checks on the asset master data to identify any inconsistencies or missing information.
  Use transaction code ABAVN to check for any unposted transactions that might be causing issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Asset Accounting for any specific guidance on this error message.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  OAOA: Define Depreciation Methods
  ABAVN: Asset Transaction
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RA104 error message in SAP.