How To Fix AA838 - Posting with transaction type & to asset & & is not allowed

AA838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Posting with transaction type & to asset & & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The transaction type used, &V1&, contains the specification that
the gain/loss resulting in depreciation area &V4& of asset &V2& &V3&
should be posted to a special asset. However, depreciation area &V4&
is assigned to a group asset. This combination is not allowed.

System Response

The transaction type is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Check the transaction type and the asset.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AA838 - Details

• The SAP error message AA838 indicates that a posting with a specific transaction type to an asset is not allowed. This error typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an attempt to post a transaction that is not permitted for the specified asset.
  Causes of Error AA838
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The transaction type being used may not be allowed for the asset in question. Each asset can have specific transaction types that are permitted based on its configuration.
  
  
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow certain types of postings. For example, if the asset is retired or has been fully depreciated, certain transactions may be restricted.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that restrict the use of certain transaction types for specific asset classes or individual assets.
  
  
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further postings