How To Fix KM254 - No account "acquisition value" found for asset &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 254

• Message text: No account "acquisition value" found for asset &

What causes this issue?

You have not maintained an asset account for acquisition and production
costs for the chart of accounts &V2& and the account allocation key &V3&
in depreciation area &V4&.

System Response

The system did not transfer the value of this asset.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the data in Customizing for Asset Accounting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM254 - No account "acquisition value" found for asset & ?

  The SAP error message KM254, which states "No account 'acquisition value' found for asset &," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system is unable to find the appropriate account for the acquisition value of an asset during a transaction. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The asset master record may not have the correct account assignment for the acquisition value. This can happen if the asset was created without the necessary configuration.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module may not be set up correctly. This includes the account determination settings in the configuration.
  
  
  Chart of Accounts Issues: The chart of accounts used for the asset may not have the required accounts defined.
  
  
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be linked to the correct accounts in the configuration.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrectly Defined Account Determination: The account determination for the asset class may not be defined properly, leading to the system being unable to find the acquisition value account.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Record:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and verify that the account assignment for the acquisition value is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the asset class is correctly assigned and that it has the necessary accounts linked.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Access the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to:
  
  Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Account Determination > Define Account Determination for Asset Transactions.
  
  
  Ensure that the account for acquisition value is correctly defined for the relevant asset class.
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Check the chart of accounts being used for the asset and ensure that the acquisition value account is defined in the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Review the transaction type being used for the asset transaction and ensure it is linked to the correct accounts in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring asset accounting and account determination.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify asset master records and configuration settings.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting for further assistance.