How To Fix AA590 - Choose the transaction type appropriate for the existing asset values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Choose the transaction type appropriate for the existing asset values

What causes this issue?

You are trying to enter a transaction on a fixed asset.
However, the transaction type entered for this fixed asset is <ZH>not</>
allowed due to the existing fixed asset values. For example, you want
to enter manual depreciation but the value type to be posted (prior-year
acquisitions or current-year acquisitions) does <ZH>not</> exist on the
fixed asset or the amount is <ZH>not</> sufficient.

System Response

The system rejects the posting of the transaction.

How to fix this error?

Check the fixed asset values already posted. Use a transaction type for
current-year acquisitions or prior-year acquisitions that matches the
existing fixed asset values.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

&EXAMPLES&
Example 1:
There are only fixed asset values for current-year acquisitions on a
fixed asset. You want to enter manual depreciation and use the
transaction type that is intended for prior-year acquisitions for this.
The system does not permit this. Use a transaction type for current-year
acquisitions instead.
Example 2:
Fixed asset values for prior-year acquisitions and current-year
acquisitions exist on a fixed asset. You want to enter manual deprec
iation and use the transaction type that is intended for prior-year
acquisitions for this.
The system does not permit this as the amount for manual depreciation
with that transaction type would exceed the existing amount of the
prior-year acquisitions.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA590 - Choose the transaction type appropriate for the existing asset values ?

  The SAP error message AA590, which states "Choose the transaction type appropriate for the existing asset values," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is a mismatch between the transaction type you are trying to use and the current status or values of the asset in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction type you selected does not correspond to the current values or status of the asset. For example, if you are trying to post a retirement transaction for an asset that has not been fully capitalized or has already been retired, this error may occur.
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow the selected transaction type. For instance, if the asset is marked as "inactive" or "not capitalized," certain transactions may not be permitted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that restrict the use of certain transaction