How To Fix GZ164 - Please specify the APC and VA items for the retiring company

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Please specify the APC and VA items for the retiring company

What causes this issue?

You did not specify all items needed.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Please enter the necessary item(s) when entering the asset transfer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ164 - Please specify the APC and VA items for the retiring company ?

  The SAP error message GZ164, which states "Please specify the APC and VA items for the retiring company," typically occurs during the process of asset retirement or transfer in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error indicates that the system requires specific information regarding the Asset Under Construction (APC) and the Value Added (VA) items for the asset being retired.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Information: The error usually arises when the necessary details about the Asset Under Construction (APC) and Value Added (VA) items are not provided or are incomplete in the asset master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that are not set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the required items.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry during asset creation or modification can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and verify that the APC