How To Fix 9J690 - Double retirement. A retirement doc. already exists for & (doc. &).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 690

• Message text: Double retirement. A retirement doc. already exists for & (doc. &).

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J690 - Double retirement. A retirement doc. already exists for & (doc. &). ?

  The SAP error message 9J690 ("Double retirement. A retirement doc. already exists for & (doc. &).") typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you attempt to retire an asset that has already been retired in a previous transaction. This error indicates that there is an existing retirement document for the asset in question, and the system does not allow for a second retirement entry for the same asset without proper handling.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Retirement Attempt: The primary cause of this error is that a retirement document for the asset has already been created. This could happen if:
  
  The asset was retired in a previous transaction, and you are trying to retire it again.
  There was an attempt to process a retirement in a batch job or through a program that inadvertently included the same asset multiple times.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Document Flow: Sometimes, if there are issues with document flow or if the asset was incorrectly processed in prior transactions, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Retirement Documents: 
  
  Use transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) or S_ALR_87011990 (Asset History Sheet) to check if there is already a retirement document for the asset.
  Look for the document number mentioned in the error message to confirm its existence.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction History: 
  
  Investigate the transaction history of the asset to understand when and why the retirement was processed. This can help in determining if the retirement was valid or if it was an error.
  
  
  
  Correct the Transaction: 
  
  If the retirement was processed in error, you may need to reverse the retirement document using the appropriate transaction (e.g., AB08 for reversing an asset retirement).
  If the retirement is valid and you need to make adjustments, consider using other asset accounting transactions to handle the situation appropriately.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling asset retirements and related transactions.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: 
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that they align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  ABAVN: Asset Retirement
  AB08: Reverse Asset Retirement
  AW01N: Asset Explorer
  S_ALR_87011990: Asset History Sheet
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the retirement has the necessary authorizations to perform asset transactions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and understand the underlying issues related to asset retirement in SAP.