How To Fix AU229 - Company code & already contains assets in the number range &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Company code & already contains assets in the number range &

What causes this issue?

In number range &V2&, company code &V1&, some assets already have main
numbers that are larger than the last number assigned in this number
range.
If you try to create assets for company code &V1& in an asset class
that uses number range &V2&, runtime errors could occur when you add
new master records to the database.

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?

Remove the incorrect assets whose numbers are larger than the last
number assigned in the number range.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU229 - Company code & already contains assets in the number range & ?

  The SAP error message AU229 indicates that the specified company code already contains assets that fall within the specified number range. This typically occurs when you attempt to create a new asset in a company code that has already been assigned a number range for asset accounting, and the number range overlaps with existing assets.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Assets: The company code already has assets that use the same number range you are trying to assign to new assets.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range configuration for the asset accounting may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range you are trying to use may not be appropriate for the company code in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assets: Review the existing assets in the specified company code to confirm that they are indeed using the number range you are trying to assign.
  Adjust Number Range: If the number range is already in use, you may need to adjust the number range settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (for number range intervals) and check the number range intervals for the company code.
  If necessary, create a new number range that does not overlap with existing assets.
  
  
  Reassign Number Ranges: If you have multiple company codes or asset classes, ensure that the number ranges are correctly assigned and do not overlap.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator to ensure that the number range configuration aligns with your organization's asset management policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAOA: To maintain number ranges for asset accounting.
  AS01: To create a new asset.
  AS02: To change an existing asset.
  AS03: To display an asset.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to asset number ranges.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify assets in the specified company code.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in asset accounting.