How To Fix AA771 - Restart is only possible with direct posting to G/L

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 771

• Message text: Restart is only possible with direct posting to G/L

What causes this issue?

Processing is terminated, since you have to use the same parameters
when you restart the program as were set at the time of the original
termination.

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?

Start the program again with the setting selected for direct posting to
FI.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA771 - Restart is only possible with direct posting to G/L ?

  The SAP error message AA771, which states "Restart is only possible with direct posting to G/L," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the posting process related to asset transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to restart a transaction because it requires a direct posting to the General Ledger (G/L) account.
  
  Cause:
  
  Indirect Posting: The error often arises when the system is trying to process an asset transaction that is not directly linked to a G/L account. This can happen if the transaction is part of a batch or if it involves a complex posting that does not allow for a straightforward restart.
  Incomplete Transaction: If a transaction was interrupted or not completed properly, the system may not be able to restart it without a direct G/L posting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that are not