How To Fix AA801 - You cannot post to this asset (Contact your System Specialist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 801

• Message text: You cannot post to this asset (Contact your System Specialist)

What causes this issue?

Table T020 has not been correctly maintained

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?

All transactions which can be used to post to an asset, must be entered
in Table T020. Consult your Systems Specialist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA801 - You cannot post to this asset (Contact your System Specialist) ?

  The SAP error message AA801 ("You cannot post to this asset (Contact your System Specialist)") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue with the asset master data or the posting period. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow postings (e.g., inactive or blocked).
  Posting Period: The posting period for the asset may be closed or not open for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Asset Master Data: There may be issues with the asset master data, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the asset.
  Depreciation Areas: The depreciation area settings may not allow postings for the asset.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Asset Status:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and check the status of the asset. If it is