How To Fix AA880 - You cannot limit assets in update mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 880

• Message text: You cannot limit assets in update mode

What causes this issue?

In productive archiving, it is not possible to archive only individual
assets. You always have to archive a complete company code.

How to fix this error?

If individual assets are displayed, you have to carry out archiving
in test mode. However, in that case, no deletions are carried
out.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA880 - You cannot limit assets in update mode ?

  The SAP error message AA880 ("You cannot limit assets in update mode") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an attempt to limit or restrict an asset while the system is in update mode. This situation usually arises during the execution of certain transactions or processes that involve asset management, such as asset transfers, retirements, or adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Update Mode: The error indicates that the system is currently in update mode, which means that it is processing transactions that cannot be interrupted or modified. In this mode, certain actions, such as limiting or changing asset values, are not allowed.
  Transaction State: The error may occur if you are trying to perform an operation that requires the asset to be in a different state (e.g., not being processed in a batch job or not being locked by another transaction).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module