How To Fix AA320 - You cannot post complete retirement with this trans.type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 320

• Message text: You cannot post complete retirement with this trans.type

What causes this issue?

You want to post a complete retirement or transfer to an asset that has
prior-year acquisitions as well as current-year acquisitions.
Transaction type &V1& does not have a transaction type key for posting
retirement of current-year acquisitions.

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?

You have the following options:
Enter a transction type for retirement of current-year acquisitions in
the definition of transaction type &V1&. Then carry out the posting
again.
Use a transaction type that is already defined for retirement of
current-year acquisitions.
Post current-year acquisitions separately from prior-year acquistions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA320 - You cannot post complete retirement with this trans.type ?

  The SAP error message AA320, which states "You cannot post complete retirement with this trans.type," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to perform a complete retirement of an asset using a transaction type that does not allow for this action.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Transaction Type Configuration: The transaction type you are using for the retirement does not support complete retirement. Each transaction type in SAP Asset Accounting has specific settings that determine what types of asset transactions can be performed.
  
  
  Asset Status: The asset may not be in a status that allows for complete retirement. For example, if the asset is still in use or has not been fully depreciated, the system may prevent a complete retirement.
  
  
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any transactions from being posted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AA320 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Verify the transaction type you are using for the retirement. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OAOA) and checking the settings for the transaction type.
  Ensure that the transaction type is configured to allow complete retirements. If it is not, you may need to use a different transaction type that supports complete retirement.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Status:
  
  Check the status of the asset you are trying to retire. Ensure that it is eligible for complete retirement. You can do this by reviewing the asset master data (Transaction Code: AS03).
  If the asset is still in use or has pending transactions, you may need to resolve those issues before proceeding with the retirement.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to execute. You can check this in the Financial Accounting settings (Transaction Code: OB52).
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or use a different period for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration and policies regarding asset retirement.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  OAOA: Configure Transaction Types
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  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 perform asset retirement transactions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AA320 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.