How To Fix FAA_MD098 - Deactivation date in ldgr &1 must not be earlier than last closed year &2

FAA_MD098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Deactivation date in ldgr &1 must not be earlier than last closed year &2

What causes this issue?

The deactivation date is in a closed fiscal year.
Deactivation is only possible in a fiscal year after &V2&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD098 - Deactivation date in ldgr &1 must not be earlier than last closed year &2 ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD098 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 in the ledger (indicated by &1) must not be earlier than the last closed fiscal year (indicated by &2). This typically occurs when you are trying to deactivate an asset that has a deactivation date set before the last closed fiscal year, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation Date: The deactivation date you are trying to enter for the asset is earlier than the last closed fiscal year. For example, if the last closed fiscal year is 2022, you cannot set a deactivation date in 2021 or earlier.
  Closed Periods: The system prevents changes to financial data in closed periods to maintain data integrity and compliance with accounting standards.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Deactivation Date: Review the deactivation date you are trying