How To Fix /ATL/ASSET158 - You cannot transfer to the same asset

/ATL/ASSET158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/ASSET -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: You cannot transfer to the same asset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/ASSET158 - You cannot transfer to the same asset ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/ASSET158 indicates that there is an attempt to transfer an asset to itself, which is not allowed in the asset accounting module. This typically occurs during asset transfers, such as when you are trying to move an asset from one cost center to another or from one location to another, but the target asset is the same as the source asset.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Asset Selection: The most common cause is that the asset number entered for the transfer is the same as the asset number currently assigned.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, where the same asset is inadvertently selected for both the source and target.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, configuration settings in the asset accounting module may lead to this error if not set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Asset Numbers: Double-check the asset numbers you are using in the transfer. Ensure that the target