How To Fix ACC_AA157 - Posting not possible to asset with asterisk (*) for subnumber

ACC_AA157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Posting not possible to asset with asterisk (*) for subnumber

What causes this issue?

Transaction <AB>AB01L</> does <ZH>not</> support posting to multiple
assets.

System Response

Therefore, an asset retirement using an asterisk (*) for the asset
subnumber is <AB>not</> possible using transaction <ZH>AB01L</>.

How to fix this error?

If you want to post an asset retirement for multiple assets, use
transaction <AB>ABAVN</> or <AB>ABAON</>.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA157 - Posting not possible to asset with asterisk (*) for subnumber ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA157, which states "Posting not possible to asset with asterisk (*) for subnumber," typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction to an asset that has a subnumber (indicated by the asterisk) but the system does not allow postings to that specific asset or subnumber.
  
  Cause:
  
  Subnumber Issue: The asset in question has a subnumber, and the posting is being attempted without specifying the correct subnumber.
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow postings (e.g., it could be retired, fully depreciated, or in a closed period).
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the asset accounting module may restrict postings to certain assets or subnumbers.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further postings to that asset.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Subnumber: Ensure that you are specifying the correct subnumber when attempting to post. If the asset has a subnumber, it must be included