How To Fix AA946 - Asset was not created as old asset data record - (Check your entry)

AA946 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 946

• Message text: Asset was not created as old asset data record - (Check your entry)

What causes this issue?

This asset was not created as an old assets data record, and therefore
has no value segments. The capitalization or acquisition dates have not
been maintained.

System Response

They are managed on the maintenance screen 'Gen.data'.

How to fix this error?

A. If you want to process the asset as an old assets data record, enter
a capitalization date in the 'Gen.data' screen.
or
B. If you want to change the asset, use the change transaction for
master data and not for old assets data. Stop processing without
saving.

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.

AA946 - Details

• The SAP error message AA946 ("Asset was not created as old asset data record - (Check your entry)") typically occurs when you are trying to create an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module, but the system detects that the asset data you are trying to enter is inconsistent or incorrect. This error often arises when there is an attempt to create an asset that is supposed to be a new asset but the system interprets it as an old asset data record.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Asset Class: The asset class you are trying to use may not be configured correctly for new asset creation.
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields may not be filled in, leading the system to assume that the asset is an old record.
  Invalid Date: The start date or other date fields may be set incorrectly, causing the system to think the asset is not new.
  Duplicate Asset Number: If the