How To Fix AA107 - Asset class & already exists (Enter another class)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Asset class & already exists (Enter another class)

What causes this issue?

You want to create asset class &V1&. This asset class already exists.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create a new class, you must allocate a new number.
If you want to change the class, choose menu bar Asset class --> Change
If you just want to create a new chart of depreciation for asset class
&V1&, press F8 for 'Create chart of dep.'.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA107 - Asset class & already exists (Enter another class) ?

  The SAP error message AA107 indicates that you are trying to create an asset in an asset class that already exists in the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to create a new asset with an asset class that has already been defined in the system, and the system does not allow duplicate entries for asset classes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Asset Class: The asset class you are trying to enter already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in the asset class code or description that led to the confusion.
  
  Configuration Issues: The asset class may have been configured incorrectly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Asset Classes: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (or use the navigation path: Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Asset > Create) to view existing asset classes.
  Verify if the asset class you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Asset Class: