How To Fix >U287 - Posting not possible: acct &1 deviates from fixed asset clearing acct &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >U -

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Posting not possible: acct &1 deviates from fixed asset clearing acct &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >U287 - Posting not possible: acct &1 deviates from fixed asset clearing acct &2. ?

  The SAP error message U287 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the account being used for posting and the fixed asset clearing account. This typically occurs during asset transactions, such as acquisitions or transfers, where the system expects the accounts to align according to the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The account specified in the transaction (account &1) does not match the fixed asset clearing account (account &2) defined in the asset master record or in the configuration settings.
  There may be a configuration issue in the asset accounting settings, particularly in the account determination settings.
  The asset transaction is trying to post to an account that is not set up correctly for the asset class or transaction type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Record:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and verify the account assignment. Ensure that the fixed asset clearing account is correctly defined for the asset class.
  
  
  
  Review Account Determination:
  
  Check the account determination settings for asset accounting (transaction code OAOA). Ensure that the correct clearing accounts are assigned to the relevant asset classes and transaction types.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used is correctly configured to post to the appropriate accounts. You can check this in the configuration settings for asset accounting.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, navigate to the following path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Account Determination > Define Account Determination for Asset Transactions.
  
  
  Ensure that the accounts are correctly mapped for the relevant asset transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct accounts or configurations, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the settings align with your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  OAOA: Account Determination for Asset Accounting
  OABW: Asset Accounting Configuration
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on account determination and configuration settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the U287 error message in SAP.