How To Fix AA263 - Investment key & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Investment key & deleted

What causes this issue?

Investment support key &V1& was deleted. No investment support &V1& is
needed for this asset.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA263 - Investment key & deleted ?

  The SAP error message AA263 ("Investment key & deleted") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to process an investment or asset that has been marked as deleted in the system. This can happen during various transactions, such as posting an acquisition or transfer of an asset.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Investment Key: The investment key you are trying to use has been marked as deleted in the system. This means that the asset or investment is no longer valid for transactions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the asset master data, possibly due to manual deletions or incorrect data entry.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with asset management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Data (transaction code AS03) and check if the investment key exists and is active. If it is marked as deleted, you will need to either restore it or create a new investment key.
  
  
  
  Restore or Create New Investment Key:
  
  If the investment key is deleted and you need to use it, you may need to restore it if possible. If restoration is not an option, create a new investment key and ensure that all relevant data is updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Logs:
  
  Check the transaction logs to see if there were any recent changes made to the asset or investment that could have led to its deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for investment management and asset classes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS01: Create Asset
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on managing assets and investments.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect asset processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.