How To Fix AA369 - There is no subnumber to be retired

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 369

• Message text: There is no subnumber to be retired

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA369 - There is no subnumber to be retired ?

  The SAP error message AA369 ("There is no subnumber to be retired") typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to retire an asset or a sub-number of an asset that does not exist or has already been fully retired. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Subnumber: The sub-number you are trying to retire does not exist in the system.
  Already Retired: The sub-number has already been retired in a previous transaction.
  Incorrect Asset Number: The asset number you are using may be incorrect or not linked to the sub-number you are trying to retire.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the asset or sub-number entered during the transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Asset and Sub-number:
  
  Check the asset master data to ensure that the sub-number you are trying to retire exists.
  Use transaction code AS03 (Display Asset) to view the asset details and confirm the sub-number.
  
  
  
  Check Retirement Status:
  
  Ensure that the sub-number has not already been retired. You can check the asset history to see if there are any previous retirement transactions.
  
  
  
  Correct Asset Number:
  
  Double-check the asset number and sub-number you are entering in the retirement transaction. Make sure they match the records in the system.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct transaction for retiring assets. The typical transaction code for asset retirement is ABAV (Unplanned Depreciation) or ABR (Retirement).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to asset accounting for any specific guidelines or requirements for retiring assets.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after verifying the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  ABAV: Unplanned Depreciation
  ABR: Retirement of an Asset
  
  
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Ensure that the asset accounting configuration is set up correctly in your SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.