How To Fix AAPO127 - Asset &1 has no acquisition date yet, transaction not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Asset &1 has no acquisition date yet, transaction not allowed

What causes this issue?

You tried to post to asset &V1& using transaction type &V2&. The 'set
acquisition date' indicator is not set for this transaction type. Since
this is the first acquisition posting to the asset, the transaction is
rejected.

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 transaction type used.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO127 - Asset &1 has no acquisition date yet, transaction not allowed ?

  The SAP error message AAPO127 indicates that an asset does not have an acquisition date assigned to it, which prevents certain transactions from being processed. This error typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when trying to perform actions such as posting an acquisition, transfer, or other transactions related to the asset.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Acquisition Date: The asset in question has not been assigned an acquisition date. This is a critical piece of information for the asset, as it defines when the asset was acquired and is necessary for any financial transactions related to it.
  Asset Creation Issues: The asset may have been created without properly entering the acquisition date, or it may have been created in a way that bypassed the necessary steps to set this date.
  Data Migration Issues: If assets were migrated from another system, the acquisition date may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data: 
  
  Go to the Asset Master Data (transaction code AS03) and check the details of the asset in question.
  Ensure that the acquisition date is filled in the relevant fields. If it is missing, you will need to update the asset master data.
  
  
  
  Update Acquisition Date:
  
  If the acquisition date is missing, you can update it using transaction code AS02 (Change Asset Master Record).
  Navigate to the relevant tab (usually the "General" or "Acquisition" tab) and enter the correct acquisition date.
  
  
  
  Repost Transactions: 
  
  After updating the acquisition date, you can attempt to repost the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Creation Process: 
  
  If this is a recurring issue, review the process for creating assets to ensure that all necessary fields, including the acquisition date, are being filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure about the correct acquisition date or how to handle the asset, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  AS01: Create Asset Master Record
  
  
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for Asset Accounting are correctly set up to require acquisition dates during asset creation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to asset acquisition dates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AAPO127 error and proceed with your asset transactions.