How To Fix AA264 - Investment support key &1 invalid on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Investment support key &1 invalid on &2

What causes this issue?

The asset maintenance date &V2& (this is always the first day of the
fiscal year for the current date) is not in the validity period of &V3&
to &V4& for the investment support key &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?

The following possibilities exist:
You have used the wrong investment support key. In this case, correct
your entry.
Investment key &V1& is correct. You can bypass the error message by
pressing ENTER. However, when you post the investment support,
the system will generate another error message, if the asset value
date is not in the validity period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA264 - Investment support key &1 invalid on &2 ?

  The SAP error message AA264, which states "Investment support key &1 invalid on &2," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the investment support key assigned to an asset. This key is used to manage and track investment support for assets, and if it is invalid or not properly configured, the system will generate this error.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Investment Support Key: The investment support key specified in the asset master record does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The investment support key may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Date Issues: The investment support key may not be valid for the date specified in the transaction.
  Missing Customization: The investment support key may not have been defined in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Investment Support Key:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS02) and check the investment support key assigned to the asset.
  Ensure that the key is correctly entered and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for investment support keys in the Asset Accounting module (transaction code OAOA).
  Ensure that the investment support key is defined and active for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the investment support key is valid for the date you are trying to use it. If the key is only valid for certain periods, you may need to adjust the date or use a different key.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting and investment support keys for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  OAOA: Define Investment Support Keys
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify asset master records and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the AA264 error message in SAP.