How To Fix AAPO121 - Acquisition from transfer: no investment support key is entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Acquisition from transfer: no investment support key is entered

What causes this issue?

You want to post an acquisition from an asset transfer (either
intracompany or intercompany) to asset &V1&. There is proportional
investment support on the transaction. However, there is no investment
support key entered in depreciation area &V2&, which is supposed to be
posted.

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 that is supposed to be posted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO121 - Acquisition from transfer: no investment support key is entered ?

  The SAP error message AAPO121 ("Acquisition from transfer: no investment support key is entered") typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to post an acquisition from a transfer, but the system cannot find a valid investment support key for the asset.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Investment Support Key: The primary cause of this error is that the asset being transferred does not have an investment support key assigned. The investment support key is necessary for the system to determine how to handle the acquisition from the transfer.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that prevent the investment support key from being recognized or assigned.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry process, such as incorrect asset master data or missing information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and check if the investment support key is assigned to the asset. If it is missing, you will need to update the asset master data (transaction code AS02) to include the investment support key.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the investment support key is properly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Investment Support Key and ensure that the keys are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Double-check the data you are entering during the acquisition from transfer process. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the asset being transferred has the necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to asset accounting and investment support keys for additional guidance on how to resolve this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Investment Support Key: This key is used to manage and track investments in assets, particularly in public sector accounting or projects where funding sources need to be tracked.
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): This module in SAP is responsible for managing fixed assets, including acquisitions, transfers, and disposals.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and others related to asset transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AAPO121 error and successfully process the acquisition from transfer.