How To Fix FAA_POST021 - Transaction type &1 is obsolete and cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_POST - FIAA Posting Messages (Object-Oriented Kernel)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Transaction type &1 is obsolete and cannot be used

What causes this issue?

The transaction type &V1& was flagged as <LS>obsolete</> in Customizing
for Assets when defining the transaction types.
Obsolete transaction types are only used to report about postings
already made (reporting purposes). However, <ZH>no new</> postings can
be entered with these transaction types.

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?

Use another transaction type.
If you have <LB>not</> entered a transaction type manually, check the
default transaction type of the corresponding transaction in Customizing
for Assets.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_POST021 - Transaction type &1 is obsolete and cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message FAA_POST021 indicates that the transaction type specified in the system is obsolete and cannot be used for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to post an asset transaction using a transaction type that has been marked as obsolete in the system configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Transaction Type: The transaction type you are trying to use has been marked as obsolete in the system configuration. This could be due to changes in business processes, updates in the SAP system, or a decision to phase out certain transaction types.
  Configuration Changes: The transaction type may have been intentionally set to obsolete by a system administrator or during a system upgrade.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: You may be using the wrong transaction type for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting