How To Fix AY352 - No retirement posting was found for asset & & in depreciation area 01

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 352

• Message text: No retirement posting was found for asset & & in depreciation area 01

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a retirement posting with revenue to an
affiliated company for asset &V1& &V2& in depreciation area 01 (book
depreciation). Therefore, the system also cannot post revenue for an
acquisition from an affiliated company.

System Response

The acquisition is not posted.

How to fix this error?

In order to re-create the assets that could not be created and/or
posted, you can start the report again using the same worklist. It may
makes sense to run the CATT in the foreground and correct the errors
manually. (The assets that were created and posted correctly are
marked in the worklist, and are not processed a second time.)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AY352 - No retirement posting was found for asset & & in depreciation area 01 ?

  The SAP error message AY352 "No retirement posting was found for asset & & in depreciation area 01" typically occurs when there is an attempt to retire an asset, but the system cannot find a corresponding retirement posting for that asset in the specified depreciation area. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Retirement Posting: The asset may not have a retirement posting recorded in the system, which is necessary for the depreciation area specified.
  Incorrect Asset Configuration: The asset may not be properly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies in its retirement postings.
  Depreciation Area Settings: The depreciation area may not be set up correctly, or it may not allow for retirement postings.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period for the retirement may be closed, preventing the posting from being recorded.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry process, such as incorrect asset numbers or depreciation area codes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Retirement Posting: Verify if a retirement posting exists for the asset in the specified depreciation area. If it does not exist, you may need to create one.
  Review Asset Configuration: Ensure that the asset is correctly configured in the system, including all necessary settings for retirement postings.
  Examine Depreciation Area Settings: Check the settings for the depreciation area to ensure it allows for retirement postings. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or financial team.
  Open Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period for the retirement is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it or post the retirement in an open period.
  Correct Data Entry: Double-check the asset number and depreciation area code for any errors. Ensure that you are using the correct identifiers when attempting to retire the asset.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset) or AS03 (Display Asset) to review asset details and postings.
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Review the configuration settings in Asset Accounting (FI-AA) to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on asset retirement processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a financial consultant who specializes in SAP Asset Accounting.