How To Fix ACC_AA203 - Requests with reference to asset exist; FI-AA (New) cannot be activated

ACC_AA203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Requests with reference to asset exist; FI-AA (New) cannot be activated

What causes this issue?

A request has been posted with reference to an asset in the current
client in an open fiscal year, in at least one company code.
However, this business process is <ZH>not</> supported in new Asset
Accounting.

System Response

The migration of Asset Accounting is <ZH>not</> possible.

How to fix this error?

You can configure this message to meet your requirements. Depending on
the options available for this message, you can change the message type
or even deactivate the message.
Choose the following path in Customizing: <LS>Asset Accounting ->
Transactions -></>
<DS:SIMG.ORFA_NACHRICHTEN.0D898E4FE4626657E10000000A428C91>Maintain
Message Types</>.
You can find the work area and message number in the technical
information for this message.

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_AA203 - Requests with reference to asset exist; FI-AA (New) cannot be activated ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA203 indicates that there are existing requests with references to assets that prevent the activation of the FI-AA (Asset Accounting) module in the new system. This typically occurs when there are inconsistencies or pending transactions related to asset accounting that need to be resolved before the module can be activated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Asset Transactions: There are open or pending asset transactions that reference the assets in question. This could include asset acquisitions, transfers, or retirements that have not been fully processed.
  Incomplete Data: The asset master data may be incomplete or inconsistent, which can prevent the activation of the FI-AA module.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that are not aligned with the current system settings or requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Use transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) to review the asset transactions and identify any that are still open or pending.
  Ensure that all asset