How To Fix FAA_POST074 - Complete retirement not possible: Down payments on & & not cleared

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Complete retirement not possible: Down payments on & & not cleared

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_POST074 - Complete retirement not possible: Down payments on & & not cleared ?

  The SAP error message FAA_POST074 indicates that a complete retirement of an asset cannot be processed because there are down payments associated with that asset that have not been cleared. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when trying to retire an asset that has pending financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Outstanding Down Payments: The primary cause of this error is that there are down payments related to the asset that have not been cleared. This means that the financial transactions associated with the asset are not fully settled.
  Incomplete Asset Transactions: There may be other incomplete transactions related to the asset that prevent its retirement.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, configuration settings in the asset accounting module may lead to this error if they do not align with the business processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAA_POST074 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Down Payments:
  
  Use transaction code FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to check for any outstanding down payments related to the asset.
  Identify the down payments that are still open and need to be cleared.
  
  
  
  Clear Down Payments:
  
  If there are outstanding down payments, you will need to clear them. This can be done by processing the necessary transactions to settle the down payments.
  You may need to create a clearing document or process a payment to clear the down payment.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Transactions:
  
  Check for any other transactions related to the asset that may be incomplete. Use transaction code AS03 (Display Asset) to review the asset details and its associated transactions.
  Ensure that all transactions are complete and that there are no pending items.
  
  
  
  Retire the Asset Again:
  
  Once all down payments are cleared and any other issues are resolved, attempt to retire the asset again using transaction code ABAVN (Unplanned Depreciation) or ABRET (Retirement of an Asset).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  ABAVN: Unplanned Depreciation
  ABRET: Retirement of an Asset
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and clear down payments and to retire assets.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAA_POST074 error and successfully retire the asset.