How To Fix AC053 - Legacy data transfer date is not in the past

AC053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Legacy data transfer date is not in the past

What causes this issue?

The legacy data transfer date is not in the past.

System Response

This is a warning only.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC053 - Legacy data transfer date is not in the past ?

  The SAP error message AC053, which states "Legacy data transfer date is not in the past," typically occurs during the process of transferring legacy data into the SAP system, particularly in the context of asset accounting. This error indicates that the date you are trying to use for the legacy data transfer is set to a future date, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Date: The most common cause of this error is that the date entered for the legacy data transfer is set to a date that is either today or in the future.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the current date correctly.
  Data Entry Error: A simple typographical error when entering the date can also lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC053 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date: Ensure that the legacy data transfer date you are entering is indeed