How To Fix AAPO101 - Retirement on asset &1 not possible, already posted in document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Retirement on asset &1 not possible, already posted in document

What causes this issue?

You want to post a retirement to asset &V1&. This is not possible,
since a retirement was already posted to this asset in the current
document.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the asset.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO101 - Retirement on asset &1 not possible, already posted in document ?

  The SAP error message AAPO101 indicates that a retirement action for an asset cannot be processed because it has already been posted in a document. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you attempt to retire an asset that has already been involved in a financial transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Previous Posting: The asset has already been retired or disposed of in a previous posting, which means that the system has already recorded the financial impact of that transaction.
  Document Locking: The asset might be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions that are preventing further modifications.
  Incorrect Asset Status: The asset may not be in the correct status for retirement (e.g., it might still be active or in use).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset History: Review the asset history to confirm if a retirement or disposal has already been posted. You can do this by using transaction codes like AS03 (Display Asset) to view the asset's history.
  Reverse Previous Posting: If the asset was retired incorrectly or needs to be re-retired, you may need to reverse the previous posting using the appropriate transaction (e.g., AB08 for reversing asset transactions).
  Correct Asset Status: Ensure that the asset is in the correct status for retirement. If it is still active, you may need to perform necessary actions to change its status.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the asset's status or the implications of reversing a posting, consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance.
  Check for Document Locking: Ensure that there are no ongoing processes that might be locking the asset for further transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  ABAVN: Unplanned Depreciation
  AB08: Reverse Asset Transaction
  ABT1N: Transfer within Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to asset retirement errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on asset accounting for detailed procedures on asset retirement and related transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AAPO101 error and successfully manage the asset retirement process.