How To Fix AA375 - Retirement not possible (posting already made to asset in act. document)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 375

• Message text: Retirement not possible (posting already made to asset in act. document)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA375 - Retirement not possible (posting already made to asset in act. document) ?

  The SAP error message AA375 ("Retirement not possible (posting already made to asset in act. document)") typically occurs when you attempt to retire an asset that has already been posted to in a financial document. This means that there are transactions related to the asset that have already been recorded in the system, preventing the retirement process from being completed.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Transactions: The asset has transactions (such as depreciation, transfers, or other postings) that have been recorded in the system.
  Document Status: The financial document related to the asset is still active or has not been fully processed.
  Asset History: The asset may have a history of postings that need to be cleared or addressed before retirement can occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Transactions:
  
  Review the asset's transaction history to identify any postings that may be preventing the retirement.
  Use transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) to view the asset's details and history.
  
  
  
  Reverse or Adjust Postings:
  
  If there are recent postings that are causing the issue, consider reversing or adjusting those postings if appropriate.
  Ensure that any necessary adjustments are made in accordance with your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure that the financial document related to the asset is not in a locked or incomplete status. If it is, you may need to complete or unlock the document.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which postings are causing the issue or how to proceed, consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code ABAVN:
  
  If you need to retire the asset, you can use transaction code ABAVN (Unplanned Depreciation) to adjust the asset's value before attempting to retire it again.
  
  
  
  Check for Depreciation Areas:
  
  Ensure that all depreciation areas for the asset are properly accounted for and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AW01N: Asset Explorer
  ABAVN: Unplanned Depreciation
  ABUMN: Transfer within Company Code
  ABT1N: Transfer within Company Code
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on asset retirement processes and error handling.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.