How To Fix AU237 - A restart is not possible. Takeover all old assets data?

AU237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 237

• Message text: A restart is not possible. Takeover all old assets data?

What causes this issue?

A restart is not possible, since no old data has been taken over from
the file you entered.

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?

It is possible to take over all old data. However, if external number
assignment is used, this can lead to run-time errors, if records have
alaready been taken over that have the identical asset main numbers
and asset sub-numbers.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AU237 - Details

• The SAP error message AU237, which states "A restart is not possible. Takeover all old assets data," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) during processes such as asset transfer, migration, or during the execution of certain transactions related to asset management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Transfer: The error may arise if there are issues with the data transfer process, such as missing or incomplete asset data that prevents the system from restarting the process.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module can lead to this error.
  Locked Transactions: If there are transactions that are locked or not completed, it may prevent the system from processing the restart.
  System State: The system may be in a state where it cannot process the request due to previous errors or inconsistencies in the asset data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Data: Review the asset data to ensure that all necessary information is complete and correct. This includes