How To Fix AA407 - Caution! An investment measure was posted to the asset in current year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Caution! An investment measure was posted to the asset in current year

What causes this issue?

You want to post a complete retirement or a retirement of a new
acquisition. This is not possible, as an investment subsidy has been
posted to asset &V2& &V3& in the current fiscal year &V1&.

System Response

This is a customizable message type (IMG: Financial Accounting -> Asset
Accounting -> Transactions -> Maintain Message Types). If the message
is not customized as a warning, then the posting is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Reverse the subsidy first, then post the retirement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA407 - Caution! An investment measure was posted to the asset in current year ?

  The SAP error message AA407 ("Caution! An investment measure was posted to the asset in the current year") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an attempt to perform a transaction on an asset that has had investment measures posted to it in the current fiscal year. This message serves as a warning to ensure that users are aware of the implications of their actions on the asset's financial data.
  Cause:
  
  Investment Measures: The asset has had investment measures (such as capitalizations or additional costs) posted to it in the current fiscal year. This could affect the asset's depreciation, valuation, or other financial metrics.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being attempted (e.g., transfer, retirement, or adjustment) may not be appropriate given the current status of the asset.
  Fiscal Year Restrictions: Certain transactions may be restricted in the fiscal year if there are ongoing investment measures.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Investment Measures: Check the asset's history to understand what investment measures have been posted. This can be done using transaction codes like AS03 (Display Asset) or AW01N (Asset Explorer).
  Evaluate the Transaction: Determine if the transaction you are trying to perform is necessary and appropriate given the investment measures. If it is not, consider postponing the transaction until the investment measures are resolved.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the implications of the investment measures or the transaction, consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance.
  Post Adjustments: If necessary, you may need to post adjustments or corrections to the investment measures before proceeding with the transaction.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to analyze and manage the asset's postings, such as:
  
  AS02: Change Asset
  ABAVN: Asset Retirement
  ABUMN: Transfer within Company Code
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on asset accounting and investment measures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to error AA407.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on Asset Accounting to better understand how investment measures impact asset transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the AA407 error message effectively and ensure that your asset accounting processes remain accurate and compliant.