How To Fix FAA_MD147 - Capitalization date exists for the ledger and cannot be changed by API

FAA_MD147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Capitalization date exists for the ledger and cannot be changed by API

What causes this issue?

Using the API for asset master data, you are trying to post a post
capitalization.
However, there is already a capitalization date existing for the asset
in this ledger. It is <ZH>not</> allowed to change the existing
capitalization date with the API.

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?

Please use the existing capitalization date when filling the ledger
information for the API.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD147 - Capitalization date exists for the ledger and cannot be changed by API ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD147 indicates that there is an issue with the capitalization date for an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to change the capitalization date of an asset through an API (Application Programming Interface) or programmatically, but the system has determined that the capitalization date is already set and cannot be modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Capitalization Date: The asset has already been capitalized, and the capitalization date is locked in the system.
  Ledger Settings: The ledger settings may prevent changes to the capitalization date after the asset has been capitalized.
  API Restrictions: The API you are using may have restrictions that do not allow changes to certain fields, including the capitalization date, once the asset is capitalized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Asset Status: Check the status of the asset in the Asset Accounting module. If the asset is already capitalized, you will not be able to change the