How To Fix 9J905 - Asset no. of equi. & in equi. master record not same as posting asset no.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 905

• Message text: Asset no. of equi. & in equi. master record not same as posting asset no.

What causes this issue?

The asset is assigned to equipment &V1&. In its master record, this
equipment has, at this point in time, been assigned to a different
asset number (or none at all).

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 9J905 - Asset no. of equi. & in equi. master record not same as posting asset no. ?

  The SAP error message 9J905 indicates a mismatch between the asset number of the equipment and the asset number in the equipment master record during a posting transaction. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting and equipment management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The equipment master record has a different asset number than the one being used in the transaction.
  There may have been changes made to the asset number in the equipment master record after the equipment was created or modified.
  The asset number may have been incorrectly entered during the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Equipment Master Record:
  
  Go to the equipment master record (transaction code IE03).
  Verify the asset number associated with the equipment. Ensure that it matches the asset number you are trying to post against.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to view the asset master record.
  Confirm that the asset number is correct and corresponds to the equipment.
  
  
  
  Correct the Asset Number:
  
  If there is a discrepancy, you may need to update the equipment master record or the asset master record to ensure they match.
  If the asset number in the equipment master record is incorrect, you can change it using transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to post is using the correct asset number. Double-check the input data for any typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes, consult your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for guidance on asset and equipment management.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  AS03: Display Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved:
  
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA)
  Plant Maintenance (PM)
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly audit equipment and asset records to ensure consistency.
  Train users on the importance of maintaining accurate records to prevent such errors.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the error message 9J905 in SAP.