How To Fix 9J538 - Loctn on doc. date: & although wthdrwl/retirmnt created on & (doc. &/&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Loctn on doc. date: & although wthdrwl/retirmnt created on & (doc. &/&)

What causes this issue?

On the shipping date, the resource will no longer be at location &v1&,
because it will have already been despatched on the &v2& with transit
document &v3& item &v4&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J538 - Loctn on doc. date: & although wthdrwl/retirmnt created on & (doc. &/&) ?

  The SAP error message 9J538 typically relates to issues with the withdrawal or retirement of assets in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error indicates that there is a problem with the document date or the asset's location in relation to the withdrawal or retirement process.
  Cause:
  
  Document Date Issues: The document date specified in the transaction may not be valid for the asset's current status or may fall outside of the allowed posting periods.
  Location Mismatch: The asset may not be in the correct location for the withdrawal or retirement process, or there may be inconsistencies in the asset master data.
  Posting Period: The posting period for the document date may be closed, preventing any transactions from being processed.
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow for withdrawal or retirement (e.g., it may be under construction or not yet available for use).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Date: Ensure that the document date is within an open posting period. You can do this by checking the posting periods in the configuration settings.
  Verify Asset Location: Confirm that the asset is in the correct location and that the location is valid for the withdrawal or retirement process.
  Review Asset Master Data: Check the asset master data for any inconsistencies or errors that may prevent the transaction from being processed.
  Change Asset Status: If the asset is in a status that does not allow for withdrawal or retirement, you may need to change its status or complete any pending transactions before proceeding.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to manage asset data.
  Posting Periods: Review the configuration for posting periods in the Financial Accounting module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings for Asset Accounting can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 9J538.