How To Fix AY187 - Asset & & belongs to an investment measure. Deletion not allowed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Asset & & belongs to an investment measure. Deletion not allowed.

What causes this issue?

Asset &v1& &v2& that you want to delete is an asset under construction
assigned to an investment measure.

System Response

The asset cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

The system creates assets under construction automatically when you
create the investment measure, and deletes them automatically if they
are not used (for example, when the investment profile is deleted from
the master record of the investment order or investment project).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY187 - Asset & & belongs to an investment measure. Deletion not allowed. ?

  The SAP error message AY187 indicates that you are trying to delete an asset that is associated with an investment measure. In SAP, investment measures are used to track costs related to projects or investments, and assets linked to these measures cannot be deleted directly to maintain data integrity and ensure proper accounting practices.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The asset you are trying to delete is linked to an investment measure.
  Deleting the asset would violate the integrity of the investment measure's accounting records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Assignment: Verify if the asset is indeed linked to an investment measure. You can do this by checking the asset master data in the Asset Accounting module (transaction code AS03).
  
  
  Remove the Asset from the Investment Measure:
  
  If you need to delete the asset, you must first remove it from the investment measure. This can typically be done by:
  
  Changing the asset's assignment in the investment measure.
  Using transaction code AIBU (for investment measures) to adjust the asset assignment.
  
  
  
  
  
  Transfer or Adjust the Asset: If the asset is no longer needed, consider transferring it to another investment measure or adjusting its status instead of deleting it.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the implications of removing the asset from the investment measure, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: Ensure you are using the correct transaction for asset deletion. The standard transaction for asset deletion is ABAV (Asset Retirement by Scrapping) or ABAA (Unplanned Depreciation).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Investment Measures: Understand how investment measures work in SAP and their relationship with assets. This will help you make informed decisions about asset management.
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in Asset Accounting, as they can affect how assets are managed and deleted.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed procedures on managing assets and investment measures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AY187 error and manage your assets appropriately within SAP.