How To Fix RA105 - You must specify a method

RA105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 105

• Message text: You must specify a method

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RA105 - Details

• The SAP error message RA105 ("You must specify a method") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform an action related to asset transactions, such as asset acquisition, transfer, or retirement, but have not specified a method for the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Method Specification: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a specific method (e.g., depreciation method, acquisition method) to be defined, but it has not been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: The asset master record may not be properly configured, lacking the necessary settings for the method to be applied.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are attempting may require a method that is not applicable or not set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RA105 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and ensure