How To Fix AA445 - Please do not post manual down payments to asset

AA445 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 445

• Message text: Please do not post manual down payments to asset

What causes this issue?

The asset &V1& &V2& manages depreciation area &V3&, which is managed in
foreign currency &V4&. If the down payment posting is made manually,
this can result in currency translation differences later when the down
payment is transferred. These differences lead to problems when the
asset is capitalized.

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?

Post the down payment using the menu function provided for this.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA445 - Please do not post manual down payments to asset ?

  The SAP error message AA445 ("Please do not post manual down payments to asset") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an attempt to post a manual down payment directly to an asset. This is not allowed in SAP because down payments should be managed through specific processes that ensure proper accounting treatment and asset management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Type: The user is trying to post a down payment directly to an asset account instead of using the appropriate down payment process.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent manual down payments to assets, as this could lead to inconsistencies in asset accounting.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support down payments for assets.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use the Correct Process: Instead of posting a manual down payment directly to the asset, use the appropriate transaction for down payments. This typically involves:
  
  Creating a down payment request (using transaction code