AA513 - Requested fiscal year is before transfer date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Requested fiscal year is before transfer date &

What happened?

You want to process a real depreciation area which, although it is
defined in the ATAB table, was not created as a ANLB table. Further
processing is not possible.
Possible causes for error:
- The depreciation area was not activated when the asset master
record was created.
- The depreciation area was included in the ATAB table after the
asset master record was opened.

System activities

You can make the depreciation area valid for the asset and the values
valid by using transaction xxxx and program SAPxxxx respectively.

What to do next

Inform your Systems Specialist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA513 - Requested fiscal year is before transfer date & ?

  The SAP error message AA513 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year being requested in relation to the transfer date for asset accounting. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (like posting an asset transaction) for a fiscal year that is earlier than the transfer date set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Mismatch: The fiscal year you are trying to access is earlier than the transfer date defined in the asset accounting settings.
  Transfer Date Settings: The transfer date is usually set during the year-end closing process or when the asset is created. If you attempt to post to a fiscal year that is before this date, the system will prevent the action to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transfer Date: Review the transfer date set for the asset in question. You can do this by navigating to the asset master record (transaction code AS03 for display).
  Adjust Posting Period: Ensure that you are trying to post in a valid fiscal year that is equal to or later than the transfer date.
  Change Fiscal Year: If necessary, change the fiscal year in your transaction to a valid one that is not before the transfer date.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the transfer date or fiscal year settings, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of changing these settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on asset accounting and fiscal year settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA513 error and proceed with your asset accounting transactions.