How To Fix AC118 - Transaction type &1 still used as "&2" in &3 "&4" (cannot delete)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Transaction type &1 still used as "&2" in &3 "&4" (cannot delete)

What causes this issue?

You want to update the last closed fiscal year for the company code.
There is a special function for carrying out this update, once various
checks are carried out. This function closes the fiscal year and
thereby the updates the last fiscal year.
Therefore this function is not supported in the customizing function
for the definition of company code-specific specifications for the
depreciation area.

System Response

The entry is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Call the <LS>Fiscal year close</> function under <LS>Periodic
processing</> in the menu.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC118 - Transaction type &1 still used as "&2" in &3 "&4" (cannot delete) ?

  The SAP error message AC118 indicates that a specific transaction type is still in use and cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to delete a transaction type that is currently assigned to one or more assets or transactions.
  Cause:
  The error message AC118 is triggered when:
  
  The transaction type you are trying to delete is still being referenced in the system.
  There are existing asset transactions (like acquisitions, retirements, transfers, etc.) that utilize this transaction type.
  The transaction type is linked to configuration settings or is part of a transaction that has not been fully processed or cleared.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the transaction type is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Running reports in Asset Accounting to see if there are any assets or transactions that are still using the transaction type.
  Using transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) to check individual assets.
  
  
  
  Clear Transactions: If you find that there are transactions using the transaction type, you will need to:
  
  Reverse or delete those transactions if they are no longer needed.
  Ensure that all relevant postings are cleared.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check: If the transaction type is part of a configuration (like a depreciation area or a specific asset class), ensure that it is not linked to any active settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to Asset Accounting to understand the implications of deleting a transaction type.
  
  
  Seek Help: If you are unable to identify the usage or if the transaction type is critical, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OAOA (Define Transaction Types)
  OAYD (Define Depreciation Areas)
  AW01N (Asset Explorer)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the AC118 error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the system to confirm that the transaction type can be deleted without causing issues in the Asset Accounting module.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC118 error and successfully delete the transaction type if it is no longer needed.