How To Fix AU258 - Capitalization date not entered

AU258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Capitalization date not entered

What causes this issue?

The capitalization date is not completed in the data record in the
input file.

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?

When you create an old asset, you have to enter the capitalization date
directly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AU258 - Details

• The SAP error message AU258, "Capitalization date not entered," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when a user attempts to create or post an asset transaction without specifying a capitalization date. The capitalization date is crucial because it indicates when the asset is considered to be in service and starts to be depreciated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Capitalization Date: The most common cause of this error is that the capitalization date field is left blank when creating or posting an asset.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of asset accounting settings in the SAP system.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the capitalization date during the transaction process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Capitalization Date: Ensure that you enter a valid capitalization date when creating or posting the asset. This date should reflect when the asset is ready for use.
  Check Transaction Type: If you are using a specific transaction type, ensure that it