How To Fix CJ716 - Asset under construction for & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 716

• Message text: Asset under construction for & not allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to assign WBS element &V1& to an asset under construction.
The requesting (responsible) cost center in the WBS element is copied
into the asset under construction. The prerequisite is that the
controlling area of the WBS element and requesting cost center are the
same.
Note: From Release 3.0F, the responsible cost center is copied to the
asset under construction if no requesting cost center was entered.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOFUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Correct the requesting cost center, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ716 - Asset under construction for & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message CJ716 ("Asset under construction for & not allowed") typically occurs in the context of project management and asset accounting within SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to perform an operation on an asset that is currently classified as "under construction" (AUC), which is not permitted in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Asset Status: The asset in question is marked as "under construction," meaning it is not yet complete and cannot be capitalized or used in certain transactions.
  Transaction Type: The operation being attempted (e.g., posting costs, transferring costs, etc.) is not allowed for assets that are still under construction.
  Project Structure: The project structure may not be set up correctly, or the asset may not be linked properly to the project.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Status: Verify the status of the asset. If it is indeed under construction, ensure that the necessary steps are taken to complete the asset before performing the operation.
  Complete the Asset: If the asset is complete, you may need to change its status from "under construction" to "capitalized" or "in use." This typically involves completing the construction process and capitalizing the costs associated with the asset.
  Review Transaction: Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is appropriate for the asset's current status. If the asset is under construction, you may need to use specific transaction codes designed for AUC.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for handling assets under construction to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  Check Project Assignment: Ensure that the asset is correctly assigned to the project and that all necessary project-related configurations are in place.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CJ20N: Project Builder
  CJ88: Settle Project Costs
  AW01N: Asset Master Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the operations on the asset.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CJ716 error and proceed with your asset management tasks in SAP.