How To Fix FAA_MD157 - Deactivation not possible; area &1 has values from transfer of reserves

FAA_MD157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_MD - Fixed Asset Master

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Deactivation not possible; area &1 has values from transfer of reserves

What causes this issue?

You cannot deactivate the asset, since values from a transfer of
reserves are still present in depreciation area &V1&.

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?

You can only trigger the deactivation of the asset when you post a
complete retirement or transfer. The system then sets the deactivation
date automatically.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_MD157 - Deactivation not possible; area &1 has values from transfer of reserves ?

  The SAP error message FAA_MD157 indicates that deactivation of an asset is not possible because the specified area (denoted as &1 in the message) has values that are derived from the transfer of reserves. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to deactivate an asset that has associated reserve values that need to be addressed first.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transfer of Reserves: The asset in question has reserve values that have been transferred, which means that there are financial implications tied to these reserves that need to be resolved before the asset can be deactivated.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or postings related to the asset that prevent its deactivation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that are preventing the deactivation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reserve Values: Review the reserve values associated with the asset. You may need to clear or adjust these values before attempting to