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How To Fix J+059 - Asset/liability indicator & not appropriate for accounts


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: J+ -

  • Message number: 059

  • Message text: Asset/liability indicator & not appropriate for accounts

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J+059 - Asset/liability indicator & not appropriate for accounts ?

    The SAP error message J+059 indicates that there is an issue with the asset/liability indicator assigned to a specific account in the context of asset accounting. This error typically arises when the system detects that the asset/liability indicator is not appropriate for the account being used in a transaction.

    Cause:

    1. Incorrect Asset/Liability Indicator: The asset/liability indicator assigned to the account does not match the expected values for the transaction being processed.
    2. Account Configuration: The account may not be configured correctly in the chart of accounts or may not be set up to handle asset or liability transactions.
    3. Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction type being processed may not be compatible with the asset/liability indicator assigned to the account.
    4. Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data of the asset or liability that is being referenced in the transaction.

    Solution:

    1. Check Account Configuration:

      • Go to the account configuration in the SAP system (Transaction Code: FS00).
      • Verify that the asset/liability indicator is set correctly for the account in question.
    2. Review Asset Master Data:

      • Check the asset master data (Transaction Code: AS03) to ensure that the asset is correctly configured and that the asset/liability indicator is appropriate.
    3. Adjust Transaction Type:

      • Ensure that the transaction type being used is compatible with the asset/liability indicator. You may need to change the transaction type or the account being used.
    4. Consult Documentation:

      • Review SAP documentation or help files related to asset accounting to understand the requirements for asset/liability indicators.
    5. 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:
      • FS00 (G/L Account Master Data)
      • AS03 (Display Asset Master Record)
    • Configuration Path:
      • SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Master Data ? Define Asset Classes
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the J+059 error message in SAP.

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