How To Fix ACC_AA144 - Not possible to delete investment support area &1 from trans.type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Not possible to delete investment support area &1 from trans.type &2

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& is the investment support depreciation area for
investment support measure &V3& in chart of depreciation &V4&.
Transaction type &V2& is used for investment support measure &V3&.
Therefore, the depreciation area is <ZH>not</> allowed to be deleted
from transaction type &V2&.

System Response

The data is <ZH>not</> saved.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA144 - Not possible to delete investment support area &1 from trans.type &2 ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA144 indicates that there is an issue with deleting an investment support area from a transaction type. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to modify or delete an investment support area that is still in use or has dependencies.
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The investment support area you are trying to delete is still linked to existing transactions or master data. This could include assets that have been created or transactions that have been posted using this investment support area.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the transaction type may not allow for the deletion of the investment support area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Review the investment support area to see if there are any assets or transactions that are still using it. You can do this by checking the asset master records and transaction logs.
  If there are existing assets, you may need to reassign them to a different investment support area before you can delete the one in question.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the transaction type in the Asset Accounting module. Ensure that the investment support area is not marked as mandatory or that there are no restrictions preventing its deletion.
  You can access the configuration through the following path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with Other Components > Define Transaction Types.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to delete the investment support area has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific transaction type and investment support area settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to manage assets and their associated investment support areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.