How To Fix AA240 - Field chosen is not time-dependent (Is the cursor postioned correctly?)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Field chosen is not time-dependent (Is the cursor postioned correctly?)

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the function 'History' to display the intervals.
However, the cursor is positioned on a field that is not
time-dependent.

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?

For the function 'History', position your cursor on a field that
is time-dependent and choose the function. In the standard system, the
data fields in the 'Time-dependent data' screen are defined as
time-dependent.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA240 - Field chosen is not time-dependent (Is the cursor postioned correctly?) ?

  The SAP error message AA240 ("Field chosen is not time-dependent (Is the cursor positioned correctly?)") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when a user attempts to access or modify a field that is not designed to be time-dependent. This means that the field in question does not have different values for different time periods, and the system is unable to process the request as expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Selection: The user may have selected a field that is not meant to be changed or viewed in a time-dependent manner.
  Cursor Positioning: The cursor may not be positioned correctly on a valid time-dependent field, leading the system to interpret the action incorrectly.
  Data Entry Error: The user might be trying to enter data in a field that does not support time-dependent entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cursor Position: Ensure that the cursor is positioned on a valid time-dependent field. If you are trying to edit or view