How To Fix AA389 - Transaction type &1 not possible (no affiliated company specified)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Transaction type &1 not possible (no affiliated company specified)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA389 - Transaction type &1 not possible (no affiliated company specified) ?

  The SAP error message AA389 indicates that a transaction type is not possible because no affiliated company has been specified. This error typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when trying to perform an asset transaction that requires a reference to an affiliated company, but the system cannot find one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Affiliated Company: The transaction type you are trying to use requires an affiliated company to be specified, but it has not been set up or linked correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the transaction type may not be set up to allow transactions without an affiliated company.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the affiliated company field is left blank or incorrectly filled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration with General Ledger > Define Transaction Types.
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is correctly configured to require an affiliated company.
  
  
  
  Specify Affiliated Company:
  
  When performing the transaction, ensure that you specify the affiliated company in the relevant field.
  If you are using a custom transaction type, check if it has been set up to require an affiliated company.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data to ensure that the affiliated company is correctly assigned to the asset.
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset and verify the affiliated company settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting and transaction types to understand the requirements for affiliated companies.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types: In SAP, transaction types are used to categorize different types of asset transactions (e.g., acquisitions, retirements, transfers).
  Affiliated Companies: These are entities that are related to the main company, often used in financial reporting and consolidation.
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): This module manages fixed assets and their financial transactions within the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA389 error and successfully process your asset transactions.