How To Fix ACC_AA160 - Transaction type &2 was transferred for transaction &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Transaction type &2 was transferred for transaction &1

What causes this issue?

In new Asset Accounting, you have to specify the transaction types for
down payments in Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</> under <LS>
Specify Default Transaction Types</>.
This makes the entries in the Customizing activity <LS>Determine
Transaction Types for Internal Transactions</> obsolete.
For transaction '&V1&' the system transferred transaction type &V2& to
the Customizing activity <LS>Specify Default Transaction Types</> that
is now relevant.

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?

For changing transaction types for transaction '&V1&', use the
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.ORFA_BEW_VORSCHLAG.0D898E4FE462>Specify
Default Transaction Types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA160 - Transaction type &2 was transferred for transaction &1 ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA160 typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the transaction type being used for asset transactions. The message indicates that a specific transaction type (denoted as &2) has been transferred for a particular transaction (denoted as &1), but there is a problem with this transaction type.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be valid for the specific transaction or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The transaction type may not be defined in the system for the relevant asset class or may not be assigned to the appropriate transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction with the specified transaction type.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing the transaction from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAOA or OAYZ).
  Verify that the transaction type &2 is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant asset class.
  Ensure that the transaction type is allowed for the specific transaction &1.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction with the specified transaction type.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period for the transaction is open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or adjust the transaction date accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting for any additional insights or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify any underlying issues or errors in the logic that may be causing the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAOA (Define Transaction Types), OAYZ (Assign Transaction Types to Asset Classes), and OB52 (Open/Close Posting Periods).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message ACC_AA160.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ACC_AA160 error message in SAP.