How To Fix AB083 - Enter a prior-year acquis. transaction type for retirement simulations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Enter a prior-year acquis. transaction type for retirement simulations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB083 - Enter a prior-year acquis. transaction type for retirement simulations ?

  The SAP error message AB083, which states "Enter a prior-year acquisition transaction type for retirement simulations," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to simulate a retirement of an asset that was acquired in a prior fiscal year. This error indicates that the system requires a specific transaction type to handle the retirement of assets that were acquired in previous years.
  Cause:
  
  Transaction Type Missing: The system is unable to find a valid prior-year acquisition transaction type for the asset you are trying to retire.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for asset accounting may not be set up correctly, particularly regarding transaction types for prior-year acquisitions.
  Incorrect Simulation Settings: The simulation settings may not be correctly defined for handling prior-year transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction Types:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OAOA) and check the transaction types defined for asset acquisitions and retirements.
  Ensure that there is a valid transaction type for prior-year acquisitions.
  
  
  
  Define Transaction Type:
  
  If a transaction type for prior-year acquisitions does not exist, you may need to create one. This can be done in the configuration settings under Asset Accounting.
  Make sure to assign the correct settings and parameters to the new transaction type.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data to ensure that the asset in question is correctly classified and that its acquisition year is accurately reflected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to asset accounting and transaction types for further guidance on how to set up and manage these configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test simulation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OAOA: Define Transaction Types
  AS02: Change Asset Master Data
  ABAVN: Retirement of an Asset
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional fixes or updates.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset accounting configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Asset Accounting for further assistance.