How To Fix AU147 - Inconsistency in asset &1 &2 in area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Inconsistency in asset &1 &2 in area &3

What causes this issue?

The last fiscal year of the annual values in depreciation area &v3& of
asset &v1& &v2& is after the current fiscal year &v4& of the company
code.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Contact the SAP Hotline for assistance in correcting this error.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU147 - Inconsistency in asset &1 &2 in area &3 ?

  The SAP error message AU147 indicates an inconsistency in asset accounting, specifically related to an asset in a particular area. This error typically arises when there are discrepancies in the asset data, such as differences in the asset master record, transaction data, or the configuration of the asset accounting areas.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The asset master data may not be consistent across different areas (e.g., book value, depreciation, or acquisition costs).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the asset accounting areas, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  Posting Errors: Transactions related to the asset may have been posted incorrectly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Changes in Asset Master: Changes made to the asset master data after transactions have been posted can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Review the asset master data for the specified asset and ensure that all relevant fields are consistent across the different areas.
  Review Transaction Data: Check the transaction history for the asset to identify any discrepancies or errors in postings.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP transaction codes such as ASKB (for asset accounting) to run consistency checks on the asset data.
  Correct Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for asset accounting areas is correct and consistent with the business requirements.
  Repost Transactions: If necessary, reverse and repost any incorrect transactions related to the asset.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to asset accounting for specific guidance on resolving inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS03 (Display Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS01 (Create Asset) for managing asset data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues related to error AU147.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the AU147 error message in SAP.