How To Fix AIST020 - Area choice leads to inconsistency with integrated acquis.; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIST - Messages for Asset Master Record

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Area choice leads to inconsistency with integrated acquis.; see long text

What causes this issue?

Within accounting principle &V1&, depreciation area &V2& was deactivated
for the online update of APC values on the asset in the general ledger.
Depreciation area &V3&, which posts depreciation values of the
accounting principle to G/L accounts, still exists at the same time. For
an integrated acquisition, however, the system posts the APC completely
to expense, since the asset is <ZH>not</> managed as a fixed asset from
the viewpoint of the general ledger. In total, duplicate expenses
therefore arise in cost accounting over the useful life of the asset.

System Response

Normally this setting is <ZH>not</> useful. Therefore, the system does
<ZH>not</> allow the asset to be created.
If you want to make this setting despite the consequences described
above, you can change this message to a warning (see section "
&SYS_ADMIN&").

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE AA_MESSAGE_CONTROL OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIST020 - Area choice leads to inconsistency with integrated acquis.; see long text ?

  The SAP error message AIST020 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the area choice related to integrated acquisitions. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or investment management when the area selected for an asset does not align with the integrated acquisition data.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Area Selection: The area selected for the asset may not match the area defined in the integrated acquisition data. This can happen if the asset was created or modified in a way that does not align with the expected configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting or investment management modules that are not set up correctly, leading to mismatches.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during asset creation or modification can lead to inconsistencies.
  Integration Issues: If the asset is integrated with other modules (like Controlling or Financial Accounting), discrepancies in data can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Area Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the asset areas in the Asset Accounting module. Ensure that the areas are correctly defined and that they match the integrated acquisition data.
  Review Asset Master Data: Check the asset master data for the specific asset that is causing the error. Ensure that the area selected is valid and corresponds to the acquisition data.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to manual data entry, correct the asset master data to ensure consistency.
  Consult Long Text: The error message often has a long text that provides additional details. Review this long text for specific guidance on what might be causing the inconsistency.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the asset data to identify and rectify any discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error and its resolution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or AS03 (Display Asset) to review and modify asset data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AIST020 error and implement a solution to resolve it.