How To Fix AY244 - Reactivation is not possible - asset is already archived

AY244 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Reactivation is not possible - asset is already archived

What causes this issue?

Asset Accounting data is already archived up to and including fiscal
year &v1& in company code &v2&.
The asset master record is already archived, but not yet deleted.

System Response

You cannot remove the deactivation date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AY244 - Details

• The SAP error message AY244, which states "Reactivation is not possible - asset is already archived," typically occurs when you attempt to reactivate an asset that has already been archived in the system. Archiving in SAP is a process used to remove data from the active database to improve performance and manage data volume. Once an asset is archived, it is no longer available for standard transactions, including reactivation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Asset Archiving: The asset in question has been archived, meaning it has been moved to an archive database and is no longer part of the active dataset.
  Incorrect Transaction: Attempting to perform a transaction that is not allowed on archived assets, such as reactivation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Status: Verify the status of the asset in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like AS03 (Display Asset) to see if the asset is indeed archived.
  Unarchive the Asset: If you need to work with the