How To Fix AU213 - Specify a leasing charge for the asset &-&.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Specify a leasing charge for the asset &-&.

What causes this issue?

You must specify a leasing charge to be paid off periodically for the
automatic initial posting of the leased asset.

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?

Specify the leasing charge in the leased asset master record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU213 - Specify a leasing charge for the asset &-&. ?

  The SAP error message AU213 ("Specify a leasing charge for the asset &-&.") typically occurs in the context of asset accounting, particularly when dealing with leased assets. This error indicates that the system requires a leasing charge to be specified for the asset in question, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Leasing Charge: The most common cause of this error is that the leasing charge (or lease payment) has not been entered for the asset in the asset master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the asset accounting module, particularly related to leasing.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the asset creation or modification process, the necessary fields related to leasing charges may have been overlooked.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AU213 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS02 for change or AS03 for display).
  Verify that the leasing charge is specified in the relevant fields. This may include fields for lease payments, payment frequency, and other related information.
  
  
  
  Enter Leasing Charges:
  
  If the leasing charge is missing, enter the appropriate leasing charge amount and any other required details.
  Save the changes to the asset master record.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for asset accounting and leasing in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined for the leasing process.
  You may need to consult with your SAP FI/CO consultant or system administrator to verify that the configuration aligns with your organization's leasing policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to asset accounting and leasing to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to perform the action that triggered the error again to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and AS11 (Create Asset Subnumber).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset master data.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.