How To Fix AC021 - Investment key & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Investment key & deleted

What causes this issue?

Investment key &V1& has now been deleted from the data base.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC021 - Investment key & deleted ?

  The SAP error message AC021, which states "Investment key & deleted," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform an operation on an investment measure that has been deleted. This can happen during various transactions, such as posting an asset acquisition or trying to access an investment measure that is no longer valid.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Investment Measure: The investment measure you are trying to access or use has been marked as deleted in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to incorrect postings or changes made to the investment measure.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain investment measures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Investment Measure Status: Verify the status of the investment measure in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code AW01N for asset explorer) and checking if the investment key exists and is active.
  
  
  Restore or Recreate Investment Measure: If the investment measure was deleted by mistake, you may need to restore it or recreate it if possible. This may involve consulting with your SAP administrator or finance team.
  
  
  Review Transaction Logs: Check the transaction logs to see if there were any recent changes made to the investment measure that could have led to its deletion.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on handling investment measures and the implications of deletion.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage investment measures. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to adjust the permissions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AW01N (Asset Explorer), and AIBU (Investment Measure).
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in Asset Accounting can help in diagnosing issues related to investment measures.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.