How To Fix AA227 - After change, capitalization date will be in another fiscal year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 227

• Message text: After change, capitalization date will be in another fiscal year

What causes this issue?

You have changed the asset capitalization date.
You can make this change, but the program has determined that the
changed date is in another fiscal year.
This warning is to make you aware of the consequences of such a change.

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 AA227 - After change, capitalization date will be in another fiscal year ?

  The SAP error message AA227 indicates that there is an issue with the capitalization date of an asset after a change has been made. Specifically, it means that the capitalization date is set to a date that falls in a different fiscal year than the one currently being processed. This can occur when you attempt to change an asset's details, such as its acquisition date or other related fields, which inadvertently shifts the capitalization date into a different fiscal year.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Change: The capitalization date you are trying to set or modify is in a different fiscal year than the one currently active in the system.
  Asset Master Data Changes: Changes made to the asset master data, such as acquisition date or asset class, can lead to a situation where the capitalization date is no longer valid.
  Posting Periods: The posting period for the fiscal year may be closed, preventing changes that would affect the capitalization date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings: Ensure that the capitalization date you are trying to set is within the same fiscal year as the current period. You may need to adjust the date accordingly.
  Review Asset Changes: Look at the changes made to the asset master data. If the acquisition date or other relevant fields were changed, revert them to ensure the capitalization date remains valid.
  Open Posting Periods: If the posting period for the fiscal year is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to make the necessary changes. This should be done with caution and in accordance with your organization's policies.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the implications of changing the capitalization date or if it affects financial reporting, consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset) to modify asset details and check the capitalization date.
  Fiscal Year Variant: Review the fiscal year variant settings in your SAP system to understand how fiscal years are defined and how they affect asset accounting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on asset accounting and the implications of changing asset data.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the AA227 error and successfully make the necessary changes to the asset.