How To Fix AA255 - Investment key &1 cannot be deleted (Investment support posted)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Investment key &1 cannot be deleted (Investment support posted)

What causes this issue?

Investment support &V1& has already been posted. Therefore, you cannot
delete the investment key &V1&.

System Response

You cannot delete investment key &V1&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA255 - Investment key &1 cannot be deleted (Investment support posted) ?

  The SAP error message AA255 indicates that an investment key cannot be deleted because there are postings related to it. This typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to delete an investment measure that has already been used in transactions or postings.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Postings: The investment key you are trying to delete has associated postings in the system. This could include capitalizations, transfers, or other financial transactions that reference the investment.
  Investment Support: The investment measure is still being supported by other financial documents or processes, which prevents its deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Postings: 
  
  Use transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) or S_ALR_87012086 (Asset History Sheet) to review the postings related to the investment key.
  Identify any transactions that are linked to the investment key.
  
  
  
  Reverse or Delete Postings:
  
  If there are postings that need to be reversed, you can use the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., AB08 for reversing asset postings).
  Ensure that all related transactions are cleared or reversed before attempting to delete the investment key.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: 
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting the investment key or reversing postings, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: 
  
  If you are trying to delete the investment key through the wrong transaction, ensure you are using the correct method for deletion. The transaction code AS02 (Change Asset) can be used to make changes to the asset, but deletion may require specific conditions to be met.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: 
  
  Investigate if there are any dependencies or links to other assets or investment measures that might be preventing the deletion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed procedures on managing investments and assets.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in Asset Accounting, such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  AB01: Post Asset Acquisition
  AB08: Reverse Asset Posting
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.