How To Fix GZ053 - Acquisition year set & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Acquisition year set & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Acquisition year set &V1& has not been defined for database table &V2&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check the set's definition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ053 - Acquisition year set & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message GZ053, which states "Acquisition year set & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system is unable to find a defined acquisition year for a specific asset. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The acquisition year may not be defined in the system for the specified asset class or company code.
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master record may have incorrect or incomplete information, leading to the system not being able to determine the acquisition year.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries related to acquisition years.
  Customizing Settings: The settings in the Asset Accounting configuration may not be properly set up to handle the acquisition year for the asset.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and verify that the acquisition year is correctly defined.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the Asset Accounting configuration (transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for the relevant asset class and company code.
  Ensure that the acquisition year is defined in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Define Acquisition Year:
  
  If the acquisition year is not defined, you may need to create or update the relevant configuration settings to include the missing acquisition year.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including acquisition years, was transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling asset accounting errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GZ053 error and implement a solution to resolve it.