How To Fix AA335 - Use another transaction type, prior-yr acquis. exist on asset &1-&2-&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 335

• Message text: Use another transaction type, prior-yr acquis. exist on asset &1-&2-&3

What causes this issue?

You want to post a complete retirement. The transaction type you
entered is only for acquisitions in the current fiscal year. However,
prior-year acquisitions exist on the asset for at least one of the
depreciation areas to be posted.

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?

If you want to retire the entire asset, choose a retirement transaction
type that can be used for prior-year acquisitions. Otherwise you have
to determine the total from transactions that change acquisition value
and enter this amount as the retirement amount. Or you can change this
error message to a warning in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA335 - Use another transaction type, prior-yr acquis. exist on asset &1-&2-&3 ?

  The SAP error message AA335 indicates that there is an issue with the transaction type being used for an asset that has prior-year acquisitions. This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that is not appropriate for assets that have prior-year acquisition values.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to use a transaction type that is not allowed for assets that have prior-year acquisitions. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to post a depreciation or acquisition transaction for an asset that has already been acquired in a previous fiscal year.
  Using a transaction type that is not configured to handle prior-year acquisitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction Type: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction type for the operation you are trying to perform. For prior-year acquisitions, you may need to use a specific transaction type that is configured to handle such cases.
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data: Check the asset master data for the asset in question (Asset number: &1, Company code: &2, and Asset class: &3). Ensure that the asset is correctly set up and that the prior-year acquisition values are correctly recorded.
  
  
  Use the Correct Posting Period: Make sure that you are trying to post in the correct fiscal year and period. If you are trying to post a transaction for a prior year, ensure that the system allows postings to that period.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the transaction types in the Asset Accounting module. Ensure that the transaction type you are using is allowed for assets with prior-year acquisitions.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types: In SAP, transaction types are used to define how different types of asset transactions are processed. Each transaction type has specific settings that determine its behavior.
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): This module in SAP is responsible for managing fixed assets, including acquisition, depreciation, and retirement of assets.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling prior-year acquisitions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.