How To Fix AA436 - Posting not possible (Area & manages no down payments)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Posting not possible (Area & manages no down payments)

What causes this issue?

According to this transaction type posting must be made to area &V1&.
No down payments are managed for this area however.

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 selected transaction type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA436 - Posting not possible (Area & manages no down payments) ?

  The SAP error message AA436 ("Posting not possible (Area & manages no down payments)") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to post a transaction related to an asset that is configured in a way that does not allow for down payments. This error can arise during various transactions, such as asset acquisition or transfer.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The asset area is configured not to allow down payments. This is often set in the asset master data or in the configuration settings for the asset area.
  Asset Type Settings: The asset type associated with the asset may not be set up to handle down payments.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support down payments for the specified asset area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and check the settings for the asset area in question. Ensure that the asset area is configured to allow down payments.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Access the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Asset Areas.
  
  
  Check the settings for the relevant asset area and ensure that the option for down payments is enabled.
  
  
  
  Asset Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the asset type (transaction code OAOA) and ensure that it is set up to allow down payments.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type:
  
  Verify the transaction type being used for the posting. Ensure that it is appropriate for the asset area and supports down payments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance on the specific configuration for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and OAOA (Asset Type Configuration).
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.