How To Fix AA386 - Selection not possible (Automatic entry for only one area)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Selection not possible (Automatic entry for only one area)

What causes this issue?

According to the selection you have made, both areas &V1& and &V2&
should post automatically to Financial Accounting. However, automatic
posting to FI can only be carried out for one area.

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 one of the two areas.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA386 - Selection not possible (Automatic entry for only one area) ?

  The SAP error message AA386 ("Selection not possible (Automatic entry for only one area)") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you are trying to perform an action that requires a selection of multiple areas, but the system is configured to allow automatic entries for only one area.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Configuration Issue: The asset is set up in such a way that it only allows automatic postings for one depreciation area, but the transaction you are trying to execute requires multiple areas.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may not be compatible with the asset configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the asset accounting may not be set up correctly to handle the required areas.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AA386 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Configuration:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Record (transaction code AS02) and check the configuration of the asset. Ensure that the depreciation areas are set up correctly and that the automatic entries are allowed for the required areas.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is appropriate for the asset and the depreciation areas involved. You may need to adjust the transaction type settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, navigate to the Asset Accounting configuration (transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for automatic postings. Ensure that the settings allow for the required areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting to understand the specific requirements for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset).
  Depreciation Areas: Understand how depreciation areas work in SAP and how they relate to asset accounting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AA386 error and implement a solution to resolve it.