How To Fix AAPO123 - Asset &1 will not be deactivated, it has a net book value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Asset &1 will not be deactivated, it has a net book value

What causes this issue?

Asset &V1& &V2& &V3& cannot be deactivated, despite its complete
retirement or complete intracompany/intercompany transfer, because the
net book value is not zero in at least one depreciation area.

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 posting and value date of the current transaction. The system
considers transactions only if their posting and value date are before
or the same as the current posting date and value date.
If all transactions have been recognized based on the above criteria,
then leave the current transaction without posting the document.
'Recalculate values' for the asset. Then post the transaction again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO123 - Asset &1 will not be deactivated, it has a net book value ?

  The SAP error message AAPO123 indicates that an asset cannot be deactivated because it still has a net book value. This typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to deactivate an asset that has not been fully depreciated or has remaining value.
  Cause:
  
  Net Book Value Exists: The asset has a remaining net book value, meaning it has not been fully depreciated.
  Depreciation Not Completed: The asset may not have gone through the necessary depreciation runs, or the depreciation may not have been posted correctly.
  Asset is Still Active: The asset is still considered active in the system, and deactivation is not allowed until all depreciation is completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Depreciation:
  
  Review the asset's depreciation history to ensure that all depreciation has been posted correctly.
  Use transaction code AW01N to view the asset details and check the depreciation areas.
  
  
  
  Post Depreciation:
  
  If depreciation has not been posted for the current period, run the depreciation posting program using transaction code AFAB to post the necessary depreciation.
  
  
  
  Adjust Asset Value:
  
  If the asset is fully depreciated but still shows a net book value due to prior adjustments, you may need to perform a manual adjustment or write-off to bring the net book value to zero.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Asset:
  
  Once the net book value is zero, you can proceed to deactivate the asset using transaction code ABAV or through the asset master record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the depreciation process or adjustments, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI-AA module expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AW01N: Asset Explorer
  AFAB: Depreciation Run
  ABAV: Unplanned Depreciation
  
  
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Ensure that the asset accounting settings are correctly configured to allow for proper depreciation and asset management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to asset deactivation and depreciation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AAPO123 error and successfully deactivate the asset.