How To Fix ACC_AA038 - Function not possible. First delete data in general ledger accounting

ACC_AA038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACC_AA - Message Class for Function Group ACC_AA

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Function not possible. First delete data in general ledger accounting

What causes this issue?

Postings on fixed assets exist in the general ledger for company code
&V1&. Transaction data cannot be reset separately in Asset Accounting.
See the documentation of Customizing activity "
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFAOABL>Reset Company Code</>".

System Response

The company code is not reset in order to prevent inconsistencies and
follow-on problems.

How to fix this error?

Follow the steps in the documentation of the Customizing activity and
first reset the data of general ledger accounting.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA038 - Function not possible. First delete data in general ledger accounting ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA038 indicates that a function cannot be executed because there is data in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting that needs to be deleted first. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (AA) when trying to perform an operation that is dependent on the status of the G/L accounts.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Asset Transactions: You may be trying to delete or change an asset that has already been posted to the G/L. If there are postings in the G/L that reference the asset, the system will prevent you from making changes until those postings are cleared.
  Integration Issues: There may be inconsistencies between Asset Accounting and General Ledger accounting, such as unposted transactions or discrepancies in balances.
  Locked Periods: The accounting period may be locked, preventing any changes to the G/L that would affect the asset.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these