How To Fix AB053 - Transaction type & is not suitable

AB053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Transaction type & is not suitable

What causes this issue?

Transaction type &V1& is not suitable for posting deferrals or
write-offs of deferred depreciation.

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?

Please use a transaction type for manual depreciation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB053 - Transaction type & is not suitable ?

  The SAP error message AB053 indicates that a specific transaction type is not suitable for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when dealing with asset transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AB053 can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type you are trying to use may not be configured for the specific operation (e.g., acquisition, transfer, retirement) you are attempting to perform.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The transaction type may not be properly set up in the system. This could include missing settings in the configuration for Asset Accounting.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction with the specified transaction type.
  
  
  Asset Class Restrictions: The transaction type may not be allowed for the asset class associated with the asset in question.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AB053 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Configuration:
  
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