How To Fix AB084 - Enter a transaction type for revaluation

AB084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Enter a transaction type for revaluation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB084 - Enter a transaction type for revaluation ?

  The SAP error message AB084, which states "Enter a transaction type for revaluation," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to perform a revaluation of an asset but have not specified a transaction type.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a transaction type in the revaluation process. Transaction types in SAP Asset Accounting define how the system should handle the revaluation of assets, including how to post the changes to the general ledger.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify a transaction type for the revaluation. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Revaluation Transaction:
  
  Go to the transaction code for asset revaluation (e.g., ABUMN for manual revaluation).
  
  
  
  Enter the Asset Information:
  
  Input the asset number and other required details.
  
  
  
  Specify the Transaction Type:
  
  Look for a field labeled "Transaction Type" or similar in the revaluation screen.
  Enter the appropriate transaction type for the revaluation. This could be a