How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES057 - Maintain reason for restraint on disposal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Maintain reason for restraint on disposal

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES057 - Maintain reason for restraint on disposal ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES057 ("Maintain reason for restraint on disposal") typically occurs in the context of asset management, particularly when dealing with fixed assets that have certain restrictions or reasons preventing their disposal.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is a missing or unmaintained reason for the restraint on the disposal of a fixed asset. In SAP, when an asset is marked for disposal, it may have certain restrictions that need to be documented. If these restrictions are not defined in the system, the error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the reason for the restraint on disposal for the affected asset. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Asset Master Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code AS02 (Change Asset Master Record).
  Enter the asset number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the 'Depreciation Areas' Tab:
  
  In the asset master record, navigate to the relevant tab where you can maintain the details related to the asset.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Reason for Restraint:
  
  Look for a field related to "Reason for Restraint" or similar terminology.
  Enter the appropriate reason code that corresponds to the restriction on disposal.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save the changes to the asset master record.
  
  
  
  Retry the Disposal Process:
  
  Once the reason for restraint has been maintained, attempt the disposal process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  AS01: Create Asset Master Record
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  If you need to define or modify the reasons for restraint, you may need to check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module. This can typically be done through the SPRO transaction (Customizing).
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on asset management and the specific fields related to disposal restraints.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset master records.
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.