How To Fix AC009 - Inv.supp. &1: Enter a required period of retention

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Inv.supp. &1: Enter a required period of retention

What causes this issue?

You can specify a period of time during which the asset must be
retained, in order for investment support &V1& to be applicable. The
system displays a message if the asset is retired within this specified
time period.

System Response

This message is for informational purposes only, and can be ignored.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC009 - Inv.supp. &1: Enter a required period of retention ?

  The SAP error message AC009, which states "Inv.supp. &1: Enter a required period of retention," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to process an asset that requires a retention period to be specified. This error is often related to the configuration of asset management settings in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An asset is being created or modified, and the system requires a retention period to be defined for the asset.
  The asset master data does not have a specified retention period, which is necessary for compliance or reporting purposes.
  The configuration settings in the asset accounting module may not be set up correctly to handle retention periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC009 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS02 for change or AS01 for create).
  Ensure that the "Retention Period" field is filled in. If it is empty, enter the required retention period.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module.
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Retention Periods.
  Ensure that the retention periods are defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to asset accounting and retention periods to understand the requirements and implications of setting retention periods.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify asset master data, including the ability to enter retention periods.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Retention Period: This is a specified duration for which an asset must be retained in the company's books before it can be disposed of or written off.
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): This is a sub-module of SAP Financial Accounting that deals with the management of fixed assets, including their acquisition, depreciation, and disposal.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC009 error and successfully process the asset in question.