How To Fix AB077 - Enter a transaction type for impairment of current-year acquisitions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Enter a transaction type for impairment of current-year acquisitions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB077 - Enter a transaction type for impairment of current-year acquisitions ?

  The SAP error message AB077, which states "Enter a transaction type for impairment of current-year acquisitions," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to post an impairment for an asset that was acquired in the current fiscal year. This error indicates that the system requires a specific transaction type to process the impairment correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transaction Type: The error usually arises when the transaction type for the impairment of current-year acquisitions is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for asset accounting may not be set up correctly, particularly for the transaction types related to impairments.
  Incorrect Asset Class: The asset class may not be configured to allow impairments for current-year acquisitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AB077 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Transaction Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Transactions > Define Transaction Types.
  Check if the