AA918 - Business area required (Please enter)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 918

• Message text: Business area required (Please enter)

What causes this issue?

You made the business area a required entry field in the screen layout
control or you want business area balance sheets in company code &V1&.
Therefore, every asset has to be explicitly assigned to a business
area.
You did not specify a business area.

System Response

The asset cannot be saved without a business area.

How to fix this error?

Enter the business area or another additional account assignment (such
as cost center, responsible cost center, internal order or maintenance
order) from which the business area could be determined.

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AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA918 - Business area required (Please enter) ?

  The SAP error message AA918 ("Business area required (Please enter)") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when a business area is required for an asset transaction, but it has not been provided. This error is common when creating or posting asset transactions, such as acquisitions, transfers, or retirements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Business Area: The business area field is mandatory for the transaction you are trying to execute, but it has not been filled in.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module may require a business area for certain types of transactions.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type you are using may have a requirement for a business area based on the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Business Area: When prompted with the error, check the transaction screen and enter the required business area in the appropriate field.
  Check Configuration: If you believe the business area should not be required, check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module:
  
  Go to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Business Areas.
  
  
  Review the settings to see if the business area is set as mandatory for the relevant transaction types.
  
  
  Review Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type you are using is correctly configured. You can check this in the same SPRO path under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Transactions > Define Transaction Types.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to enter or modify the business area field.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Area: A business area is an organizational unit that represents a specific area of operations or a segment of the business. It is used for internal and external reporting purposes.
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Proper configuration of asset accounting is crucial for ensuring that all necessary fields are correctly set up according to the business requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.