How To Fix AA206 - Main asset number & & exists (Enter another main asset number)


AA206 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

  • Message number: 206

  • Message text: Main asset number & & exists (Enter another main asset number)

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  • What causes this issue?

    Asset &V1& &V2& already exists in company code &V3&.

    System Response

    Asset &V1& &V2& cannot be created.

    How to fix this error?

    Enter another main asset number.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA206 - Main asset number & & exists (Enter another main asset number) ?
    The SAP error message AA206 ("Main asset number & & exists (Enter another main asset number)") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you are trying to create or modify an asset master record, and the main asset number you are trying to enter already exists in the system.
    
    Cause: Duplicate Main Asset Number: The main asset number you are trying to use is already assigned to another asset in the system. Each main asset number must be unique. Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typographical error in the main asset number you are trying to enter.
    Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that enforce unique constraints on main asset numbers.
    Solution: Check Existing Assets: Use transaction code AS03 (Display Asset) to check if the main asset number you are trying to enter already exists. If it does, you will need to choose a different main asset

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