How To Fix AA336 - Choose area with automatic entry to general ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Choose area with automatic entry to general ledger

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a depreciation area(s) for posting, which is not
automatically entered in the general ledger. Therefore, you cannot
create a document for Financial Accounting. However, in the transaction
you have chosen you can only post transactions with a document.

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?

Choose an area which has automatic entry to the general ledger, or use
the menu bar 'Postings' and pull-down menu 'Miscellaneous' to post
without a document.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA336 - Choose area with automatic entry to general ledger ?

  The SAP error message AA336 ("Choose area with automatic entry to general ledger") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you are trying to post an asset transaction, but the system cannot find a valid configuration for the automatic posting to the General Ledger (G/L) for the specified asset area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The asset area you are trying to use does not have the necessary configuration set up for automatic postings to the G/L.
  Incorrect Asset Area: The asset area selected may not be configured to allow automatic entries to the G/L.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the asset area in question.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified asset area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Ensure that the asset area you are using is configured for automatic postings to the G/L. This includes checking the settings for the relevant account determination.
  
  
  
  Review Account Determination:
  
  Check the account determination settings for the asset area (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Ensure that the correct G/L accounts are assigned for the various asset transactions (e.g., acquisition, retirement, etc.).
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Period:
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the asset area. You can do this in the transaction code OB52.
  Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for the relevant company code and asset area.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the asset area. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Asset Area:
  
  If possible, try posting the transaction with a different asset area that is known to be configured correctly to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAOA: Configure Asset Areas
  OAYZ: Account Determination for Asset Accounting
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.