How To Fix AC257 - Choose 'Acquisition only allowed in capitalization year'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Choose 'Acquisition only allowed in capitalization year'

What causes this issue?

The ordinary depreciation key represents either the unit-of-production
method of depreciation or the sum-of-the-years digit method of
depreciation.
When either of these is the case, you are required to choose
'Acquisition only allowed in capitalization year'.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC257 - Choose 'Acquisition only allowed in capitalization year' ?

  The SAP error message AC257, which states "Choose 'Acquisition only allowed in capitalization year'," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to post an acquisition for an asset that is not in the capitalization year. This error is related to the rules governing asset acquisitions and their capitalization in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Capitalization Year: The error indicates that the asset you are trying to acquire is not in the capitalization year. In SAP, assets can only be capitalized in the year they are acquired. If you attempt to post an acquisition in a year other than the capitalization year, this error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Posting Date: The posting date you are using may fall outside the allowed range for capitalizing the asset.
  Asset Master Data: The asset master data may not be set up correctly, or the capitalization year may not be defined properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Posting Date: Ensure that the posting date you are using for the acquisition is within the capitalization year of the asset. If the asset was acquired in a previous year, you will need to adjust the posting date accordingly.
  Review Asset Master Data: Go to the asset master record and check the capitalization year. Make sure that the asset is set up correctly and that the capitalization year is accurate.
  Use Correct Transaction: If you are trying to post an acquisition for an asset that has already been capitalized, ensure you are using the correct transaction code (e.g., ABZON for acquisition) and that you are not trying to capitalize it again.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the capitalization year or the asset's status, consult with your finance or accounting team to clarify the asset's acquisition details.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  ABZON: Asset Acquisition
  ABT1N: Transfer within Company Code
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed guidelines on asset acquisition and capitalization rules.
  Configuration Settings: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that the rules for capitalization are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC257 error and successfully post the asset acquisition.