How To Fix AC023 - Generic entry & incorrectly entered

AC023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Generic entry & incorrectly entered

What causes this issue?

You can make either a concrete specific entry here or a generic entry,
made up partly, or even completely, of '+' signs going from the right
to the left.
The entry you made does not conform to the generic entry sequence.

System Response

Further processing is cancelled until the error is corrected.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AC023 - Details

• The SAP error message AC023, which states "Generic entry & incorrectly entered," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting. This error indicates that there is an issue with the entry of a generic asset or a related transaction. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Asset Number: The asset number entered may not exist in the system or may have been entered incorrectly.
  Invalid Transaction Type: The transaction type used may not be valid for the asset or the type of transaction being processed.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the asset may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that prevent the transaction from being processed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction on the specified asset.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Asset Number: Check the asset number entered to ensure it is correct