How To Fix AA430 - Check percentage rate (%-rate for part. ret. of old assets data too high)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 430

• Message text: Check percentage rate (%-rate for part. ret. of old assets data too high)

What causes this issue?

The retirement percentage rate entered by you refers to the whole
old asset value of the asset &V1&. The asset value date you
entered, however, allows a maximum retirement amount of &V2&.

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 your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA430 - Check percentage rate (%-rate for part. ret. of old assets data too high) ?

  The SAP error message AA430, which states "Check percentage rate (%-rate for part. ret. of old assets data too high)," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an issue with the percentage rate used for partial retirement of an asset. This error indicates that the percentage rate applied to the asset is considered too high, which can lead to inconsistencies in the asset's valuation and depreciation calculations.
  Cause:
  
  High Percentage Rate: The percentage rate for the partial retirement of the asset is set too high, exceeding the acceptable limits defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for asset retirement or the percentage rate may not be aligned with the company's accounting policies or regulatory requirements.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the percentage rate during the asset retirement transaction.
  Asset Valuation Issues: The asset's current value may not support the percentage rate being applied for retirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Percentage Rate: Check the percentage rate entered for the partial retirement of the asset. Ensure it is within acceptable limits based on the asset's value and the company's accounting policies.
  Adjust Configuration: If the percentage rate is consistently high across multiple assets, review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure they are set correctly.
  Correct Data Entry: If the percentage was entered incorrectly, correct the entry and reprocess the transaction.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's accounting policies to understand the acceptable limits for percentage rates in asset retirement.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, 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 AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and ABAVN (Unplanned Depreciation) that may be involved in asset retirement processes.
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the percentage rates and other related parameters are set correctly.
  Documentation and Training: Ensure that users involved in asset accounting are trained on the correct procedures for entering partial retirements and understand the implications of the percentage rates used.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the AA430 error and ensure proper handling of asset retirements in SAP.