How To Fix AA437 - Posting not possible (Area & manages no support measures)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Posting not possible (Area & manages no support measures)

What causes this issue?

According to the transaction type posting must be made to area &V1&.
The area does not manage investment support 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA437 - Posting not possible (Area & manages no support measures) ?

  The SAP error message AA437 ("Posting not possible (Area & manages no support measures)") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to post a transaction related to an asset that is in a specific area that does not support the type of posting you are trying to perform. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or the asset being in a status that does not allow certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Area Configuration: The asset area may not be configured to allow the type of posting you are attempting (e.g., acquisition, transfer, retirement).
  Asset Status: The asset might be in a status that does not permit postings, such as being locked or in a closed fiscal year.
  Missing Support Measures: The asset area may not have the necessary support measures activated for the type of transaction you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Posting Period: The posting period may be closed