How To Fix ACC_AA344 - Project &1, company code &3: There is more than one legacy data transfer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Project &1, company code &3: There is more than one legacy data transfer

What causes this issue?

In company code &V3&, you have already performed legacy data transfers
with at least two different transfer dates in the year in which you want
to implement the new accounting principle.

System Response

As in the current year in the affected company code more than one
mid-year legacy data transfer with different transfer dates has already
taken place (and transfer documents were posted), you can<ZH>not</>
implement a new accounting principle for this company code.
You can implement a new accounting principle for this company code at
the earliest in the following year.

How to fix this error?

Call the work on project in the <LS>Financial Accounting Global Settings
</> under <DS:SIMG.FINSVC_SIL_PROJ>Create Project for Implementing
Accounting Principle</>.
Delete the company code from the project.

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.

How can this happen?

The fiscal year corresponds with the calendar year in the system. You
have performed a legacy data transfer for your company code with the
transfer dates February, 28th (period 002) and March, 31st 2016 (period
003). As such asset master records exist that were created and posted
with the legacy data transfer and whose legacy data transfer date is
either February, 28th or March, 31st.
You can<ZH>not</> implement a new accounting principle in fiscal year
2016 for this company code; this is at the earliest possible in fiscal
year 2017.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_AA344 - Project &1, company code &3: There is more than one legacy data transfer ?

  The SAP error message ACC_AA344 indicates that there is an issue with the legacy data transfer for asset accounting. Specifically, it suggests that there is more than one legacy data transfer for the specified project and company code. This can occur when multiple legacy data transfers are attempted for the same project and company code, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Legacy Data Transfers: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple legacy data transfer entries for the same project and company code in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the asset accounting module that allows for multiple entries.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, if the legacy data is not properly managed, it can lead to duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Transfers: Review the existing legacy data transfers for the specified project and company code. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code OAYD for asset accounting).
  Delete Duplicate Entries: If you find multiple entries, you will need to delete or correct the duplicates. Ensure that only one legacy data transfer exists for the project and company code in question.
  Review Migration Process: If this error occurred during a data migration process, review the migration steps to ensure that the data is being transferred correctly and that duplicates are not being created.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to legacy data transfer for asset accounting to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAYD (for legacy data transfer) and OAYE (for asset history sheet).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on legacy data transfers.
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the asset accounting module to ensure that they are set up correctly to prevent duplicate entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.