How To Fix AA904 - Blocking not possible. Open purchase requisition exists


AA904 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

  • Message number: 904

  • Message text: Blocking not possible. Open purchase requisition exists

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to block asset &V1& &V2&. However, open purchase requisitions
    still exist for this asset.

    System Response

    You cannot block the asset.

    How to fix this error?

    If you still want to block the asset, you must correct the asset
    account assignment for the purchase requisition
    or
    you must cancel the purchase requisition.

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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


AA904 - Details

  • The SAP error message AA904: Blocking not possible. Open purchase requisition exists typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to block an asset that has an open purchase requisition associated with it. This error is a safeguard to ensure that assets that are still tied to procurement processes are not blocked, as doing so could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and asset management.
    
    Cause: Open Purchase Requisition: The primary cause of this error is that there is an open purchase requisition linked to the asset you are trying to block. This means that there are still pending procurement activities related to that asset. Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow blocking due to existing commitments or transactions. Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in your SAP system that enforce this behavior.
    Solution: To resolve the AA904 error, you can take the following steps: Check

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