How To Fix AC468 - Trans.type &1: Trans.type &2 entered for 'Acquis. same year' not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 468

• Message text: Trans.type &1: Trans.type &2 entered for 'Acquis. same year' not allowed

What causes this issue?

You cannot use transaction type &V2& for retirements or transfers of
current-year acquisitions (acquisitions in the current fiscal year).
The transaction type must be defined for one of the following:
Retirement of current-year acquisition
Retiring transfer of current-year acquisition
Acquiring transfer to current-year acquisition
Possibly certain indicators are set inconsistently in the transaction
type, such as 'retirement with revenue', 'repayment of investment
support', and so on.

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?

Check the definition of transaction type &V1& and then use an
appropriate transaction type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC468 - Trans.type &1: Trans.type &2 entered for 'Acquis. same year' not allowed ?

  The SAP error message AC468 typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the transaction types being used for asset acquisitions within the same fiscal year. This error indicates that the transaction type you are trying to use for an asset acquisition is not allowed in conjunction with the transaction type that has already been entered.
  Cause:
  The error message AC468 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to post an asset acquisition using a transaction type that is not compatible with the existing transaction type for the same asset in the same fiscal year.
  The configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module do not allow the combination of the specified transaction types for the same fiscal year.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Types: Review the transaction types you are using for the asset acquisition. Ensure that they are compatible with each other. You can do this by checking the configuration in the Asset Accounting module.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Transaction Types.
  Check the settings for the transaction types involved and ensure that they are set up correctly for acquisitions in the same fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction Type: If you find that the transaction type you are trying to use is not allowed, consider using a different transaction type that is permitted for asset acquisitions in the same fiscal year.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on the transaction types and their allowed combinations.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types: In SAP, transaction types are used to categorize different types of postings in Asset Accounting. Each transaction type has specific settings that determine how it behaves in relation to other transaction types.
  Fiscal Year Settings: Ensure that your fiscal year settings are correctly configured, as this can also impact the validity of transaction types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on transaction type configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.