How To Fix FAA_MD096 - Deactivation date &1 in ledger &2 must not be later than today's date

FAA_MD096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Deactivation date &1 in ledger &2 must not be later than today's date

What causes this issue?

The deactivation date you have entered is later than today's date.
The system only allows you to deactivate up to and including today's
date.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid deactivation date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD096 - Deactivation date &1 in ledger &2 must not be later than today's date ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD096 indicates that there is an issue with the deactivation date of an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. Specifically, the error states that the deactivation date for an asset in a specific ledger must not be later than today's date. This typically occurs when you are trying to deactivate an asset, but the date you have entered for deactivation is in the future.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Deactivation Date: The most common cause of this error is that the deactivation date you are trying to enter is set to a date that is later than the current date.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that are enforcing this rule.
  Data Entry Error: A simple mistake in entering the date can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Deactivation Date: Ensure that the deactivation date you are entering is not in the future. It should be today’s date