How To Fix AC499 - Rule &1 is not allowed as primary rule for this acctng transaction

AC499 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 499

• Message text: Rule &1 is not allowed as primary rule for this acctng transaction

What causes this issue?

Rule &V1& is not permitted as the primary rule for transaction '&V2&'.

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?

Enter a primary rule that is allowed.
Primary rules that are allowed for transaction '&V2&' include &V3& and
all user-defined rules.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC499 - Rule &1 is not allowed as primary rule for this acctng transaction ?

  The SAP error message AC499, which states "Rule &1 is not allowed as primary rule for this accounting transaction," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the configuration of the rules associated with asset transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Rule Assignment: The error usually arises when the system is trying to apply a specific accounting rule (denoted by &1) that is not permitted as a primary rule for the type of transaction being processed. This can happen if the rule is not configured correctly in the system or if it is not intended to be used as a primary rule for that transaction type.
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types in Asset Accounting have specific rules that must be followed. If the rule assigned to the transaction does not meet the criteria for being a primary rule, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues