How To Fix AA417 - Retirement of new acquisition not possible (Transaction total = 0)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Retirement of new acquisition not possible (Transaction total = 0)

What causes this issue?

You have tried to post retirement of current acquisitions, although the
sum of the transactions for the current fiscal year is zero.

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?

Check the transaction type entered and the asset.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA417 - Retirement of new acquisition not possible (Transaction total = 0) ?

  The SAP error message AA417 ("Retirement of new acquisition not possible (Transaction total = 0)") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to retire an asset that has not been fully capitalized or has a transaction total of zero. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Zero Transaction Total: The asset you are trying to retire has a transaction total of zero, meaning there are no values associated with it for retirement.
  Incomplete Acquisition: The asset may not have been fully acquired or capitalized, leading to a situation where there are no values to retire.
  Incorrect Asset Status: The asset might be in a status that does not allow for retirement, such as being in the process of acquisition or not yet being fully operational.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the asset may be closed, preventing any further transactions, including retirements.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Asset Values: Verify the asset's acquisition values and ensure that it has a non-zero value. You can do this by checking the asset master data.
  Complete Acquisition: If the asset is not fully acquired, complete the acquisition process before attempting to retire it.
  Review Asset Status: Ensure that the asset is in a status that allows for retirement. If necessary, change the status to allow for retirement.
  Check Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction. If it is closed, you may need to open it or perform the retirement in an open period.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like AS03 (Display Asset) to review the asset details and AS02 (Change Asset) to make any necessary adjustments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in Asset Accounting, such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  ABAVN: Retirement of Asset
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on asset retirement processes and requirements.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Asset Accounting for further assistance.