How To Fix G3566 - Data record has no year of acquisition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 566

• Message text: Data record has no year of acquisition

What causes this issue?

The current data record should have been posted to
<DS:GLOS.financial_statement_item>FS item</> <ZH>&V3&</> in
<DS:GLOS.consolidation_chart_of_accounts>cons chart of accounts</>
<ZH>&V1&</>. <DS:GLOS.breakdown_category>Breakdown category</>
<ZH>&V2&</> assigned to the item supports a breakdown by
<DS:GLOS.acquisition_year>acqusition year</>. However, no acquisition
year is specified in the data record.

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?

You can solve this problem by deactivating the indicator <ZH>Specify
acquisition year</> in breakdown category <ZH>&V2&</>. Find out whether
it makes sense to do this in your particular situation, and if so, make
the change in Consolidation Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3566 - Data record has no year of acquisition ?

  The SAP error message G3566, which states "Data record has no year of acquisition," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting. This error indicates that a specific asset record is missing the required information regarding the year of acquisition, which is essential for proper asset management and depreciation calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The asset master record does not have a year of acquisition specified. This can happen if the asset was created without entering this critical piece of information.
  Data Migration Issues: If assets were migrated from another system or imported in bulk, the year of acquisition may not have been included in the data transfer.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the asset accounting module that prevent the year of acquisition from being recorded or displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update Asset Master Record:
  
  Navigate to the asset master record in SAP (Transaction Code: AS02).
  Enter the asset number and select the appropriate company code.
  Go to the "General Data" or "Acquisition" tab and enter the missing year of acquisition.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Data Migration:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all required fields, including the year of acquisition, were included.
  If necessary, re-import the data with the correct fields.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that the year of acquisition is a required field and that there are no restrictions preventing its entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific notes or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  
  
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to understand how asset data is managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Asset Accounting for further assistance.