How To Fix FAA_POST203 - Legacy data transfer not possible; Asset &1 already has values

FAA_POST203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Legacy data transfer not possible; Asset &1 already has values

What causes this issue?

Fixed asset &V1& already has values that were posted differently from
the transfer date &V2& of the legacy data transfer.

System Response

The posting <ZH>cannot</> be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Create a new fixed asset or reverse the values already posted.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_POST203 - Legacy data transfer not possible; Asset &1 already has values ?

  The SAP error message FAA_POST203 indicates that there is an issue with transferring legacy data for an asset because the asset already has values assigned to it. This typically occurs during the migration of asset data from a legacy system into SAP, particularly when using the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to post legacy data for an asset that already has existing values in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The asset has already been created in SAP with some values (e.g., acquisition values, depreciation, etc.).
  There is an attempt to transfer data for the same asset multiple times, leading to conflicts.
  The asset master data is not properly cleared or reset before the legacy data transfer.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAA_POST203 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Verify if the asset in question already exists in the system and has values assigned. You can do this