How To Fix AA216 - Asset class & marked for deletion (Enter another asset class)

AA216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Asset class & marked for deletion (Enter another asset class)

What causes this issue?

Asset class &V1& has been marked deletion. You cannot create any asset
master records in class &V1&.

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?

Enter another asset class
or
choose another asset class using the F4 function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AA216 - Details

• The SAP error message AA216 indicates that an asset class is marked for deletion. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify an asset in an asset class that has been flagged for deletion in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Asset Class Marked for Deletion: The asset class you are trying to use has been marked for deletion in the system. This means that the asset class is no longer valid for new asset postings or modifications.
  Configuration Changes: Sometimes, changes in the configuration of asset classes can lead to this error if the asset class is not properly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Status:
  
  Go to the Asset Accounting configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OAOA or OAYZ).
  Check the status of the asset class in question. If it is marked for deletion, you will need to either unmark it or select a different