How To Fix AA540 - To change the display: Change the year or area or choose another screen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 540

• Message text: To change the display: Change the year or area or choose another screen

What causes this issue?

You are in a value display screen. You have pressed the Enter
key, rather than selecting a function.
Pressing the Enter key, however, does not cause a change in the
display.

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?

If you want to change the display, you have the following options,
depending on the screen that you are in at the moment:
change the fiscal year (previous or next year)
change the depreciation area (previous, next or any other)
or choose a special function, such as recalculation of the
values, or the display of the depreciation terms.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA540 - To change the display: Change the year or area or choose another screen ?

  The SAP error message AA540 typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when a user attempts to display asset information but the system cannot retrieve the requested data due to a mismatch in the fiscal year, area, or screen settings. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Mismatch: The fiscal year you are trying to access may not be available for the asset in question. This can happen if the asset was created in a different fiscal year or if the fiscal year has been closed.
  Area Mismatch: The asset may not be assigned to the area you are trying to view. Each asset can have multiple areas (e.g., book depreciation, tax depreciation), and if the area is not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  Screen Settings: The screen layout or parameters you are using may not be compatible with the asset data you are trying to access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Change the Fiscal Year: 
  
  Navigate to the asset display transaction (e.g., AS03) and change the fiscal year to one that is valid for the asset.
  Ensure that the fiscal year you are trying to access is open and not closed in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Area:
  
  Verify that the asset is assigned to the correct area. You can do this by checking the asset master data (transaction AS01 or AS02).
  If necessary, change the area in the display transaction to one that is valid for the asset.
  
  
  
  Adjust Screen Settings:
  
  If you are using a custom screen layout or variant, try switching to the standard layout to see if that resolves the issue.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the fiscal year or area settings, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to ensure that you have the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for Asset Accounting to understand the configuration and settings related to fiscal years and asset areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA540 error and successfully display the asset information you need.