How To Fix PSM_S4C_POSTINGS211 - Upward adjustment for item &1 cannot be posted to an asset.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_POSTINGS -

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Upward adjustment for item &1 cannot be posted to an asset.

What causes this issue?

Upward adjustments are not supported for asset account types.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the budget period for the corresponding purchase order to an
unexpired budget period (such as for the current fiscal year). You can
then post the invoice.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS211 - Upward adjustment for item &1 cannot be posted to an asset. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS211 indicates that there is an issue with posting an upward adjustment for a specific item to an asset. This error typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Asset Accounting (FI-AA) modules in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow for adjustments. For example, if the asset is retired or fully depreciated, you cannot post upward adjustments.
  
  
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed. If the period in which you are trying to post the adjustment is closed, the system will not allow the posting.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction type used for the posting may not be configured correctly to allow upward adjustments.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that prevent the posting of adjustments.
  
  
  Document Type: The document type used for the posting may not be allowed for the type of adjustment you are trying to make.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Status: Verify the status of the asset. If it is retired or fully depreciated, you may need to reverse the retirement or adjust the depreciation before making the upward adjustment.
  
  
  Open Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open. You can check this in the period control settings in SAP. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post in a different period.
  
  
  Review Transaction Type: Check the configuration of the transaction type you are using for the adjustment. Ensure that it is set up to allow upward adjustments.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the asset accounting configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up for the type of adjustment you are trying to make.
  
  
  Document Type Validation: Ensure that the document type you are using is appropriate for the adjustment. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to verify this.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), or S_ALR_87011990 (Asset History Sheet) to review asset details and postings.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Asset Accounting and Public Sector Management for more detailed information on asset adjustments and configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.