How To Fix FAA_CFG_CHECK218 - AssetCl &1, ValView &2: The valid-to date must be 12.31.9999

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: AssetCl &1, ValView &2: The valid-to date must be 12.31.9999

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_CFG_CHECK218 - AssetCl &1, ValView &2: The valid-to date must be 12.31.9999 ?

  The SAP error message FAA_CFG_CHECK218 indicates that there is an issue with the "valid-to" date for an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. Specifically, the error states that the valid-to date must be set to December 31, 9999. This is a common requirement in SAP to ensure that the asset remains valid indefinitely unless explicitly deactivated or retired.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Valid-To Date: The valid-to date for the asset is set to a date other than December 31, 9999. This could happen during asset creation, modification, or when performing certain transactions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that enforce this requirement, and the asset in question does not comply with these settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If assets were migrated from another system, the valid-to dates may not have been set correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Data (transaction code AS03) and check the asset in question.
  Verify the "Valid-to" date field. If it is not set to December 31, 9999, change it to this date.
  
  
  
  Modify Asset Valid-To Date:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can modify the asset's valid-to date using transaction code AS02 (Change Asset).
  Navigate to the relevant screen and update the valid-to date to December 31, 9999.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that the valid-to date requirements are correctly set.
  Consult with your SAP FI-AA configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the asset was migrated from another system, review the migration process to ensure that valid-to dates were set correctly during the migration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Asset Accounting for any specific guidelines or updates regarding valid-to dates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS01: Create Asset
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAA_CFG_CHECK218 error and ensure that the asset's valid-to date is correctly set.