How To Fix AA319 - Posting is not possible, a retirement was already posted on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 319

• Message text: Posting is not possible, a retirement was already posted on &

What causes this issue?

A retirement or a transfer was already posted to asset &V2& &V3& with
asset value date &V1&. The earliest the next retirment or transfer can
be posted to this asset is with the same asset value date &V1&.
All other transactions (acquisition, write-up...) must be posted with
an asset value date one day after &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?

Change the asset value date, or reverse the retirement/transfer and
post it again after the current transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA319 - Posting is not possible, a retirement was already posted on & ?

  The SAP error message AA319 ("Posting is not possible; a retirement was already posted on &") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to post a retirement for an asset that has already been retired on a specific date. This error indicates that the system has already recorded a retirement transaction for the asset on the specified date, and therefore, it does not allow for another retirement posting on the same date.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Retirement Posting: The most common cause is that a retirement transaction has already been executed for the asset on the date you are trying to post.
  Incorrect Date: You may be trying to post a retirement for a date that is not valid or is in the past where a retirement has already been recorded.
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow further postings, such as being fully retired or disposed of.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Previous Transactions: Review the asset history to confirm if a retirement has already been posted on the specified date. You can do this by using transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) to view the asset's transaction history.
  Use a Different Date: If you need to post a retirement, ensure that you are using a date that has not been previously used for a retirement posting.
  Correct the Posting: If the retirement was posted incorrectly, you may need to reverse the previous retirement posting using the appropriate transaction (e.g., AB08 for reversing an asset transaction) before making a new retirement posting.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the asset's status or the correct procedure, consult with your finance or asset accounting team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AW01N: Asset Explorer to view asset details and history.
  AB08: Reverse an asset transaction.
  ABAVN: Asset retirement by scrapping.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed procedures on asset retirement and postings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post asset transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA319 error and successfully manage asset retirements in SAP.