How To Fix AC138 - Enter a correct transaction type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Enter a correct transaction type

What causes this issue?

You entered transaction type &V1&, which is assigned to transaction
type group &V2&. However, transaction type &V3& does not belong to the
same group.

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?

Please correct your entry. The transaction type groups must be the
same.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC138 - Enter a correct transaction type ?

  The SAP error message AC138, which states "Enter a correct transaction type," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when a user is trying to post a transaction related to fixed assets. This error indicates that the system does not recognize the transaction type entered, which could be due to several reasons.
  Causes of Error AC138
  
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type entered may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The transaction type may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant company code or asset class.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified transaction type.
  Inactive Transaction Type: The transaction type may be inactive or not available for the current period or company code.
  
  Solutions to Resolve AC138
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction type you are entering is correct. You can do this by checking the list of valid transaction types in the system.
  Ensure that you are using the correct format and that there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO) and navigate to the Asset Accounting section.
  Check if the transaction type is defined and properly configured for the relevant company code and asset class.
  Ensure that the transaction type is assigned to the correct account determination and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction with the specified transaction type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Transaction Types:
  
  Verify if the transaction type is active for the current fiscal year and period. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it or use a different transaction type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on the specific transaction type and its usage.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in Asset Accounting, such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  AB01: Post Document for Asset
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message AC138.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users are trained on the correct usage of transaction types in Asset Accounting to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AC138 error in SAP.