How To Fix AB054 - Transaction type & is not for debit postings

AB054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Transaction type & is not for debit postings

What causes this issue?

You need to post a debits entry to the value adjustment account for the
asset in order to write off deferred depreciation. The transaction
type you entered is, however, only for credit postings.

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 correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AB054 - Details

• The SAP error message AB054 indicates that a specific transaction type is not configured to allow debit postings. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to post a transaction that is not permitted for the specified transaction type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Type Configuration: The transaction type you are trying to use is configured only for credit postings and does not allow debit postings. This is often a result of the settings in the configuration of the asset accounting module.
  Incorrect Posting Logic: The posting logic may be incorrect, where a debit posting is attempted using a transaction type that is not designed for it.
  User Error: The user may have selected the wrong transaction type for the intended posting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Transaction Types.
  Review the settings for the transaction type in