How To Fix 68181 - Transact. type & is assigned to calculation type & (only 'AA' allowed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Transact. type & is assigned to calculation type & (only 'AA' allowed)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68181 - Transact. type & is assigned to calculation type & (only 'AA' allowed) ?

  The SAP error message 68181 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a transaction type to a calculation type in the context of Asset Accounting (AA). Specifically, it states that the transaction type you are trying to use is not compatible with the calculation type, and only the calculation type 'AA' is allowed for the specified transaction type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type you are using is not set up to work with the calculation type you are trying to assign. In this case, the system expects the calculation type to be 'AA' (Asset Accounting).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Asset Accounting settings where the transaction type is not properly linked to the calculation type.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect transaction type is selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for defining transaction types and ensure that the transaction type you are using is correctly configured to work with the calculation type 'AA'.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Calculation Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct calculation type for the transaction type. If the transaction type requires a specific calculation type, make sure to select that.
  
  
  
  Review the Document:
  
  If you are entering a document, double-check the entries to ensure that the correct transaction type is selected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting to understand the relationship between transaction types and calculation types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types in Asset Accounting: Transaction types in SAP Asset Accounting define how transactions are processed and can include acquisitions, retirements, transfers, etc.
  Calculation Types: Calculation types determine how values are calculated in the context of asset transactions. The 'AA' calculation type is specifically for Asset Accounting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 68181 and ensure that your transaction types and calculation types are correctly aligned in SAP Asset Accounting.