How To Fix AA409 - You cannot post with transaction type & here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 409

• Message text: You cannot post with transaction type & here

What causes this issue?

You have entered a transaction type which only updates depreciation
areas, which are not automatically entered in the General Ledger.
Therefore, no document can be created for Financial Accounting. In the
transaction you have selected, however, you can only post business
transactions with documents.

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?

Via the menu bar 'Postings' and pull-down menu 'Miscellaneous', you can
post without a document. Alternatively you can enter a transaction type
which updates the depreciation area and has automatic entry to the
General Ledger.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA409 - You cannot post with transaction type & here ?

  The SAP error message AA409 ("You cannot post with transaction type & here") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to post a transaction using a transaction type that is not allowed in the current context. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration settings or the specific transaction type being restricted for certain operations.
  Causes:
  
  Transaction Type Configuration: The transaction type you are trying to use may not be configured for the type of posting you are attempting (e.g., acquisition, retirement, transfer).
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, and the transaction type is not allowed to post in a closed period.
  Asset Class Restrictions: The asset class associated with the asset may have restrictions on certain transaction types.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction with the specified transaction type.
  Transaction Type Not Defined: The transaction type may not be defined