How To Fix BUAVC520 - Data source &1 (posting data) cannot be used for record type 1

BUAVC520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUAVC - Generic message class AVC

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Data source &1 (posting data) cannot be used for record type 1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUAVC520 - Data source &1 (posting data) cannot be used for record type 1 ?

  The SAP error message BUAVC520 indicates that there is an issue with the data source being used for a specific record type in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA). This error typically arises when the data source is not compatible with the record type being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Data source &1 (posting data) cannot be used for record type 1" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incompatible Data Source: The data source specified in the error message is not configured to handle the specific record type (in this case, record type 1).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that are not aligned with the data source being used.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified data source.
  Incorrect Posting Logic: The posting logic or the way the data is being processed may not be appropriate for