How To Fix G4858 - Asset trans must be acquisition, retirement or depreciation adjustment.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Asset trans must be acquisition, retirement or depreciation adjustment.

Only asset acquisition, asset retirement, or, asset accumulated
depreication adjustment is allowed to carry out.
To perform asset acquisition, appropriate asset acquisition transaction
type (eg. 1** series) should be selected. This transaction type should
have transaction type group 10 in it.
To perform asset retirement, appropriate asset retirement transaction
type (eg. 2** series) should be selected. This transaction type should
have transaction type group 2A in it.
To perform asset accumulated depreciation adjustment related to the
retirement transaction, a special write up transaction type should be
selected. This write up transaction type should also be in 2** series.
However, this transaction type should have transaction type group 2Z in
it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4858 - Asset trans must be acquisition, retirement or depreciation adjustment. ?

  The SAP error message G4858 indicates that an asset transaction must be one of the following types: acquisition, retirement, or depreciation adjustment. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that does not conform to the expected types for asset accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to post is not classified as an acquisition, retirement, or depreciation adjustment. This could happen if you are trying to post a transaction that is meant for a different module or type of accounting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module that are not set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the transaction type.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect asset class or transaction type being selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction you are trying to post is indeed an acquisition, retirement, or depreciation adjustment. If it is not, you will need to select the correct transaction type.
  Review Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that the transaction types are correctly defined and that the necessary settings are in place.
  Correct Data Entry: Review the data you have entered for the transaction. Make sure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that you are using the correct asset class and transaction type.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific transaction you are trying to perform. This can provide insights into the correct procedures and requirements.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for asset accounting, such as:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  ABZON: Asset Acquisition
  ABRET: Asset Retirement
  AFAB: Depreciation Run
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error G4858 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform asset transactions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.