How To Fix AAPO168 - Enter quantity in &2 asset &1 has quantity update

AAPO168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Enter quantity in &2 asset &1 has quantity update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO168 - Enter quantity in &2 asset &1 has quantity update ?

  The SAP error message AAPO168 indicates that there is an issue with the quantity update for an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. Specifically, the message states that you need to enter a quantity for a particular asset, which has a quantity update enabled.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Quantity Update Enabled: The asset in question has been configured to allow quantity updates, meaning that it tracks quantities in addition to monetary values.
  Missing Quantity Entry: When performing a transaction (such as an acquisition, transfer, or adjustment), the system expects a quantity to be entered, but it was not provided.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction being performed may not be compatible with the asset's configuration, leading to the requirement for a quantity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AAPO168 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Configuration:
  
  Go to the asset master data (transaction code AS03) and check the configuration of the asset. Ensure