How To Fix AC251 - Legacy data transfer indicator is incorrectly defined (&)

AC251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Legacy data transfer indicator is incorrectly defined (&)

What causes this issue?

The indicator for controlling the legacy asset data transfer accepts
the values '0', '1' and '2' only.

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?

Correct your specifications.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC251 - Legacy data transfer indicator is incorrectly defined (&) ?

  The SAP error message AC251, which states "Legacy data transfer indicator is incorrectly defined," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an issue with the configuration of the legacy data transfer settings. This error can arise during the migration of asset data from a legacy system to SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The legacy data transfer indicator may not be set up correctly in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the configuration settings for asset accounting.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being transferred, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect data formats.
  
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the legacy data transfer.
  
  
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code used for the legacy data transfer may not be appropriate for the operation being performed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC251 error, you