How To Fix AA909 - Spec.dep.start date required in legacy assets data transfer (enter)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 909

• Message text: Spec.dep.start date required in legacy assets data transfer (enter)

What causes this issue?

You must set the special depreciation start date when taking over old
assets data.

System Response

The System requires the special depreciation start date for the
depreciation key &V1&.

How to fix this error?

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA909 - Spec.dep.start date required in legacy assets data transfer (enter) ?

  The SAP error message AA909, which states "Spec.dep.start date required in legacy assets data transfer (enter)," typically occurs during the transfer of legacy asset data into the SAP system, particularly when dealing with asset accounting (FI-AA). This error indicates that the system requires a specific depreciation start date for the assets being transferred, but this information has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Depreciation Start Date: The primary cause of this error is that the depreciation start date for the asset is not specified in the legacy data being uploaded.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data format or structure may not align with what SAP expects, leading to missing required fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that require certain fields to be filled out during data transfer.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AA909 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Legacy Data: Ensure that the legacy asset data you are trying to upload includes a valid depreciation start date for each asset. This date is crucial for the system to calculate depreciation correctly.
  
  
  Update Data: If the depreciation start date is missing, update your legacy data file (e.g., Excel, CSV) to include this information. The depreciation start date should typically be the date when the asset was put into service.
  
  
  Data Transfer Method: If you are using a specific method for data transfer (like LSMW, BAPIs, or direct input), ensure that the mapping of fields is correct and that the depreciation start date field is included in the transfer.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that there are no additional requirements for asset data that need to be fulfilled.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test upload with a small set of data to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Start Date: This is the date from which the asset begins to depreciate. It is essential for calculating the depreciation expense in financial statements.
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): This module in SAP is responsible for managing fixed assets, including acquisition, depreciation, and retirement.
  Legacy Data Transfer: This process involves migrating data from a legacy system into SAP, which often requires careful mapping and validation of data fields.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting SAP documentation or reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.