How To Fix APPL_MM_IV_MODEL079 - Cannot process direct asset postings.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_IV_MODEL -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Cannot process direct asset postings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_MODEL079 - Cannot process direct asset postings. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_IV_MODEL079 indicates that the system cannot process direct asset postings. This error typically arises in the context of asset accounting and inventory management when there is an attempt to post a transaction that involves direct asset postings, but certain conditions or configurations are not met.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The asset account may not be properly configured in the system. This can include missing account assignments or incorrect settings in the asset accounting configuration.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any new postings from being made.
  Asset Master Data Issues: The asset master data may be incomplete or incorrect, such as missing information on the asset class or incorrect asset type.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The transaction type being used may not allow for direct asset postings.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between the Materials Management (MM) and Asset Accounting (FI-AA) modules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for asset accounting and ensure that the relevant accounts are correctly set up. This includes checking the account determination for asset postings.
  Open Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to execute. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  Review Asset Master Data: Verify that the asset master data is complete and correct. Check for any missing fields or incorrect settings.
  Transaction Type Validation: Ensure that the transaction type you are using allows for direct asset postings. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to validate this.
  Check Integration Settings: Review the integration settings between MM and FI-AA to ensure that they are correctly configured. This may involve checking the configuration in transaction codes like OMW1 (for account determination) and OAOA (for asset accounting).
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and OB52 (Open/Close Posting Periods).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to asset accounting and inventory management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  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 root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.