How To Fix 60A070 - Construction year (&1) must lie before year of modernization (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60A - RE: Internet Application Components

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Construction year (&1) must lie before year of modernization (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60A070 - Construction year (&1) must lie before year of modernization (&2) ?

  The SAP error message 60A070 indicates that there is a problem with the construction year of an asset in relation to its modernization year. Specifically, the error states that the construction year (&1) must be earlier than the year of modernization (&2). This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting within SAP, where the system enforces logical constraints on asset data.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The construction year of an asset is set to a year that is equal to or later than the year of modernization. For example, if the construction year is set to 2023 and the modernization year is also set to 2023 or later, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the construction year is set to a value that is earlier than the modernization year. Here are the steps to correct the issue:
  
  
  Identify the Asset: Determine which asset is causing the error. You can do this by checking the asset master data in the Asset Accounting module.
  
  
  Check the Dates: Review the construction year and modernization year fields in the asset master record. 
  
  
  Update the Construction Year: 
  
  If the construction year is incorrect, update it to a year that is earlier than the modernization year.
  If the modernization year is incorrect, you may also consider updating it to a later year if that aligns with your business logic.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the asset master record.
  
  
  Reprocess: If this error occurred during a specific transaction (like asset transfer, retirement, etc.), reprocess that transaction after correcting the asset data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): This module in SAP deals with the management of fixed assets, including their acquisition, depreciation, and retirement.
  Data Validation: SAP has built-in validation rules to ensure data integrity. This error is an example of such validation, ensuring that the chronological order of asset-related dates is maintained.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on asset management and the specific fields involved in asset master records.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after making the necessary changes, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.