How To Fix AC782 - It is not possible to delete asset &1 (requests exist)

AC782 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 782

• Message text: It is not possible to delete asset &1 (requests exist)

What causes this issue?

You want to delete asset &V1&. However, requests still exist for this
asset.

System Response

You <ZH>cannot</> delete the asset.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the asset anyway, you have to correct the
requests.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC782 - It is not possible to delete asset &1 (requests exist) ?

  The SAP error message AC782 indicates that you are trying to delete an asset, but there are existing requests (such as transfer requests, retirement requests, or other related transactions) that prevent the deletion. This is a common issue in asset accounting when the asset is still linked to certain transactions or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Requests: The asset has pending requests that need to be processed or cleared before deletion.
  Dependencies: The asset may be involved in transactions that have not been completed, such as asset transfers, retirements, or adjustments.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that prevent deletion under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Open Requests: 
  
  Use transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) to check the asset's status and see if there are any open requests associated with it.
  Look for any pending transactions that need to be completed or reversed.
  
  
  
  Process or Delete Requests:
  
  If there are pending requests, process them accordingly.