How To Fix FAA_CFG_CHECK138 - AP &1, ValView &2: Transfer rules from the same valview is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_CFG_CHECK - Message Class for consistency check of CFG objects

• Message number: 138

• Message text: AP &1, ValView &2: Transfer rules from the same valview is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_CFG_CHECK138 - AP &1, ValView &2: Transfer rules from the same valview is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FAA_CFG_CHECK138 typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are issues with the configuration of transfer rules for valuation views (ValViews). This error indicates that there is an attempt to transfer values from the same valuation view, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  Duplicate Transfer Rules: You may have defined transfer rules that attempt to transfer values from the same valuation view to another, which is not permitted in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the asset accounting settings, particularly in the valuation view settings or transfer rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transfer Rules:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAYR or through SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for defining transfer rules.
  Review the transfer rules you have set up and ensure that you are not trying to transfer values from the same valuation view to itself.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate Rules:
  
  If you find any duplicate transfer rules that are causing the issue, modify them to ensure that they are transferring values from different valuation views.
  If necessary, delete the conflicting transfer rules.
  
  
  
  Validate Valuation Views:
  
  Ensure that the valuation views you are using are correctly defined and that they do not overlap in a way that would cause this error.
  
  
  
  Test Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs. You can do this by executing the relevant transactions that trigger the transfer rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on setting up transfer rules correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAYR (Define Transfer Rules) and OAYB (Define Valuation Views).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAA_CFG_CHECK138 error and ensure that your asset accounting configuration is set up correctly.