How To Fix AAPO170 - Retirement/transfer from asset &1 is not possible (real estate)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Retirement/transfer from asset &1 is not possible (real estate)

What causes this issue?

You tried to retire or transfer an asset that belongs to Real Estate
Management, and this asset still has correction items. Or, you tried to
retire multiple assets at the same time, and at least one of them does
not have values in the book depreciation area.
These postings are not possible.

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?

In the second case, post the asset retirement separately for the assets
that do not have values in the book depreciation area.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO170 - Retirement/transfer from asset &1 is not possible (real estate) ?

  The SAP error message AAPO170 indicates that a retirement or transfer of an asset is not possible in the context of real estate management. This error typically arises when there are certain conditions or prerequisites that have not been met for the asset in question.
  Causes:
  
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow for retirement or transfer. For example, if the asset is still under construction or has not been fully capitalized, it cannot be retired or transferred.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or pending postings related to the asset that need to be resolved before a retirement or transfer can occur.
  Depreciation Issues: If the asset has not been fully depreciated or if there are issues with the depreciation calculation, this can prevent the retirement or transfer.
  Legal or Compliance Restrictions: There may be legal or compliance-related restrictions that prevent the retirement or transfer of the asset.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the asset accounting or real estate management modules can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Asset Status: Verify the status of the asset. If it is still under construction or not fully capitalized, you may need to complete those processes before proceeding with the retirement or transfer.
  Resolve Open Transactions: Review any open transactions related to the asset. Ensure that all transactions are completed and that there are no pending postings.
  Review Depreciation: Check the depreciation settings and ensure that the asset has been fully depreciated. If there are discrepancies, correct them before attempting the retirement or transfer.
  Consult Legal/Compliance: If there are legal or compliance issues, consult with the relevant departments to understand the restrictions and how to address them.
  Configuration Review: If you suspect a configuration issue, work with your SAP administrator or consultant to review the settings in the asset accounting and real estate management modules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and RECN (Real Estate Contract Management) to manage assets effectively.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on asset retirement and transfer processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform asset retirement or transfer actions.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a qualified SAP consultant for further assistance.