How To Fix AY044 - Mark asset as either "new" or "secondhand".

AY044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AY - Deprec. simulation - maint. module (AIPS) /gen. master data

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Mark asset as either "new" or "secondhand".

What causes this issue?

In master data maintenance, you have marked the asset as 'new'
and 'used'. These are mutually exclusive possibilities.

System Response

The entry is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY044 - Mark asset as either "new" or "secondhand". ?

  The SAP error message AY044 indicates that when you are trying to create or change an asset, the system requires you to specify whether the asset is "new" or "secondhand." This classification is important for asset accounting, as it affects depreciation calculations and other financial reporting aspects.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to create or modify an asset master record without specifying the asset type (new or secondhand).
  The system settings or configuration require this classification, and it is not provided in the asset master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AY044 error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Asset Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code for asset master data (e.g., AS01 for creating a new asset or AS02 for changing an existing asset).
  
  
  
  Specify Asset Type:
  
  In the asset master record, look for the field that allows you to specify whether the asset is "new" or "secondhand." This is typically found in the "General