How To Fix ACC_AA179 - Assignment to ledger group &1 cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Assignment to ledger group &1 cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You have changed the assignment to ledger group &V1& and accounting
principle &V2& through the IMG -> Financial Accounting -> Financial
Accounting Global Settings -> Ledgers -> Parallel Accounting -> Assign
Accounting Principle to Ledger Groups. If you change the definition of
the depreciation areas, then the assigned ledger group also changes.
However in company code &V4&, there is already transaction data assigned
to chart of depreciation &V3& that was posted to Financial Accounting.
In this case, a change of assignment to the ledger group is <ZH>not</>
allowed.

System Response

The change <ZH>cannot</> be saved.

How to fix this error?

Undo the change of the assignment to the ledger group and accounting
principle.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA179 - Assignment to ledger group &1 cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA179, which states "Assignment to ledger group &1 cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an attempt to change the assignment of an asset to a ledger group that is not allowed. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration settings or the status of the asset.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Restrictions: The asset may be configured in such a way that its assignment to a ledger group is fixed and cannot be changed. This is often the case for assets that have already been posted to the general ledger.
  Posting Status: If the asset has already been posted in the financial statements, changing its ledger group assignment may not be permitted.
  Asset Type: Certain asset types may have restrictions on changing ledger group assignments based on the company’s accounting policies or regulatory requirements.
  Customizing Settings: The system may have been customized to restrict changes to ledger group assignments for specific asset classes or company codes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Status: Verify if the asset has any postings. If it has been posted, you may need to reverse those postings before attempting to change the ledger group assignment.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to see if there are restrictions on changing ledger group assignments. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Integration with General Ledger Accounting -> Define Ledger Groups.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding asset management and ledger group assignments.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset) to check the current settings and see if any changes can be made.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset).
  Asset Classes: Understand the asset classes and their configurations, as they may have specific rules regarding ledger group assignments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on asset management and ledger groups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.