How To Fix FAA_POST070 - It is not possible to post (area &3 is already deactivated)

FAA_POST070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 070

• Message text: It is not possible to post (area &3 is already deactivated)

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V3& or financial reporting &V2& on asset &V1& was
already deactivated. It is therefore no longer possible to post in this
area or in this reporting.

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?

First reverse the deactivating transaction.

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_POST070 - It is not possible to post (area &3 is already deactivated) ?

  The SAP error message FAA_POST070 indicates that a posting attempt is being made in an area that has already been deactivated. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to post transactions related to fixed assets.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An asset has been deactivated in a specific area (e.g., depreciation area) but there is an attempt to post a transaction (like acquisition, transfer, or depreciation) to that area.
  The asset might have been set to inactive or deactivated due to various reasons, such as retirement, sale, or other business processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Status:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Record (transaction code AS03) and check the status of the asset in question. Ensure that the relevant areas are active.
  
  
  
  Reactivate the Area:
  
  If the area should be active, you can reactivate it. This can be done in the Asset Master Record (transaction code AS02)