How To Fix AA318 - Posting complete retirement not poss.with value date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Posting complete retirement not poss.with value date &

What causes this issue?

Transactions have been posted to asset &V2& &V3& with an asset value
date or posting date later than the retirement date &V1&.

System Response

Complete retirement with subsequent transactions is not possible.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Change the asset value date or posting date.
Post only a partial retirement.
Reverse the subsequent transactions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA318 - Posting complete retirement not poss.with value date & ?

  The SAP error message AA318 ("Posting complete retirement not possible with value date &") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue with the value date specified for an asset retirement posting. This error indicates that the system cannot process the retirement because the value date is not valid for the transaction being attempted.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Value Date: The value date specified for the asset retirement may fall outside of the allowed posting periods or fiscal year.
  Closed Periods: The posting period for the value date may be closed, meaning that no further postings can be made for that period.
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow for retirement (e.g., it may be locked or not fully capitalized).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that restrict certain types of postings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Value Date: Verify the value date you are using for the retirement posting. Ensure it is within an open posting period.
  Open Posting Periods: If the value date is in a closed period, you may need to open that period temporarily to allow the posting or change the value date to a valid open period.
  Asset Status Review: Check the status of the asset you are trying to retire. Ensure it is eligible for retirement and not locked or in a state that prevents posting.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the retirement posting.
  Transaction Type: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction type for the retirement. Different transaction types may have different rules regarding value dates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ABAVN (Asset Retirement) to perform the retirement posting.
  Posting Periods: You can check and manage posting periods using transaction code OB52.
  Asset Master Data: Review the asset master data using transaction code AS03 to ensure that all necessary fields are correctly filled out and that the asset is in a valid state for retirement.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.