How To Fix J3R_LEGAL_FORMS434 - The Asset(& - &) is Not Active - YEAR: & This Asset Will Not Be Listed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3R_LEGAL_FORMS - Legal forms RU

• Message number: 434

• Message text: The Asset(& - &) is Not Active - YEAR: & This Asset Will Not Be Listed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3R_LEGAL_FORMS434 - The Asset(& - &) is Not Active - YEAR: & This Asset Will Not Be Listed ?

  The SAP error message J3R_LEGAL_FORMS434 indicates that a specific asset is not active for the given year, which prevents it from being listed on legal forms or reports. This error typically arises in the context of asset accounting, particularly when generating reports or forms that require active asset data.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Asset: The asset in question is not active for the specified fiscal year. This could be due to the asset being retired, sold, or not yet placed in service.
  Incorrect Fiscal Year: The year specified in the error message may not align with the asset's active status. For example, if the asset was deactivated in a prior year, it will not be available for reporting in the current year.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that affect the status of the asset.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Status: 
  
  Go to the Asset Explorer (Transaction Code: AW01N) and check the status of the asset. Ensure that it is active for the fiscal year in question.
  If the asset is inactive, determine the reason (e.g., it may have been retired or disposed of).
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year settings in the asset accounting module are correctly configured. Check if the asset should be active in the specified year.
  If the asset should be active but is not, you may need to adjust the asset's status or reclassify it.
  
  
  
  Reactivation:
  
  If the asset was mistakenly marked as inactive, you may need to reactivate it. This can typically be done through the asset master data maintenance transaction (Transaction Code: AS02).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your organization's configuration and policies regarding asset management.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements in the asset accounting area, ensure that these are not affecting the asset's status.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AW01N: Asset Explorer
  AS02: Change Asset Master Data
  S_ALR_87011963: Asset History Sheet (for reporting)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify asset data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.