How To Fix AA472 - You cannot use transaction type & for legacy data transfer.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 472

• Message text: You cannot use transaction type & for legacy data transfer.

What causes this issue?

Transaction type &V1& is a reversal transaction type, and therefore can
<ZH>not</> be used for the legacy data transfer.

The transaction type is also not suitable for posting quantity
reductions.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Balance the reversal transaction with the original transaction.
&EXAMPLE&:
Acquisition,,As of 03.31.YYYY,,1,100.00,,
Credit memo,,As of 04.30.YYYY,,100.00,,-
Only the net acquisition of 1,000.00 as of 03/31/YYYY can be transferred
for the data transfer.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA472 - You cannot use transaction type & for legacy data transfer. ?

  The SAP error message AA472 indicates that there is an issue with the transaction type being used for legacy data transfer in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error typically arises when the transaction type specified is not allowed for the legacy data transfer process.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Transaction Type: The transaction type you are trying to use for the legacy data transfer is not configured or is not valid for this purpose.
  Configuration Issues: The transaction type may not be set up correctly in the system for legacy data transfer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction with the specified type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type: Verify that the transaction type you are using is appropriate for legacy data transfer. Common transaction types for legacy data transfer include:
  
  100 (Acquisition)
  200 (Transfer)
  300 (Retirement)
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is one of the allowed types.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Legacy Data Transfer > Define Transaction Types.
  Check if the transaction type is defined and configured correctly for legacy data transfer.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. You may need to check the user's roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on the specific transaction type and its allowed uses.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, test the legacy data transfer process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  AS92: Transfer Legacy Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting.