How To Fix AU046 - Company code &1 (&2 asset documents contain errors)

AU046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Company code &1 (&2 asset documents contain errors)

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AU046 - Details

• The SAP error message AU046 indicates that there are errors in asset documents related to a specific company code. This error typically arises during processes such as asset posting, asset transfer, or asset retirement when the system detects inconsistencies or issues with the asset documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields in the asset master data or transaction data may be missing or incorrectly filled.
  Inconsistent Document Status: The asset documents may be in a status that does not allow for the intended operation (e.g., documents may be locked or not fully posted).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that prevent the processing of the asset documents.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing further postings to the asset.
  Currency Issues: There may be discrepancies in currency settings or exchange rates that affect the