How To Fix RA164 - Starting analysis method ...

RA164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RA - Monitoring structure dialog message

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Starting analysis method ...

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RA164 - Starting analysis method ... ?

  The SAP error message RA164 typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the analysis method being used for asset reporting or analysis. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings in the asset accounting module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The analysis method may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Data: Required data for the analysis method may be missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the analysis method.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or bugs that are causing the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting and verify that the analysis method is correctly set up.
  Ensure that all required parameters for the analysis method are defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Data:
  
  Check if all necessary data for the assets being analyzed is available and complete.
  Ensure that the assets have