How To Fix AA143 - Open item management may not be changed (Check your entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Open item management may not be changed (Check your entry)

What causes this issue?

You want to change open item management in the asset class.

System Response

It is possible to change this. However, this change will effect all
future assets created in this class.
Assets already defined in the class will not be effected by this
change. If you want to change them, you will have to perform a mass
change on all the assets.
Instead of changing the open item management indicator, you ought to
think about creating a new class.

How to fix this error?

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 AA143 - Open item management may not be changed (Check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message AA143 ("Open item management may not be changed (Check your entry)") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an attempt to change the open item management status of an asset that is not allowed to be modified. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Cause:
  
  Asset Status: The asset may already have transactions posted against it, which prevents changes to its open item management settings.
  Configuration Settings: The asset class may have been configured in such a way that it does not allow changes to the open item management settings after certain conditions are met.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support changes to open item management.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the asset settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Status: Verify if there are any posted transactions against the asset. If there are, you will not be able to change the open item management setting.
  Review Asset Class Configuration: Check the configuration of the asset class in transaction code OAOA. Ensure that the settings allow for changes to open item management if needed.
  Use Correct Transaction Type: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction type that allows for changes to the asset settings.
  Consult with Authorizations: If you suspect that authorization might be an issue, consult with your SAP security team to ensure you have the necessary permissions to make changes.
  Create a New Asset: If changing the open item management setting is critical and cannot be done, consider creating a new asset with the desired settings and transferring the values from the old asset.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAOA: Asset Class Configuration
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on asset management and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.