AA617 - Acquisition value negative in area &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 617

• Message text: Acquisition value negative in area &.

INCLUDE 'AA_AFA_ERROR' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA617 - Acquisition value negative in area &. ?

  Cause:
  The SAP error message AA617 is caused when the acquisition value in a specific area is negative. This can occur when the system is trying to post a transaction that would result in a negative net book value.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to check the acquisition value and accumulated depreciation in the asset master data. Make sure that the acquisition value is not less than the accumulated depreciation. If necessary, adjust the values to ensure that the net book value is not negative. 
  Related Information:
  The acquisition value is the original cost of an asset. It includes the purchase price and any additional costs incurred to bring the asset to its intended use. The accumulated depreciation is the total depreciation that has been charged against the asset since it was acquired. The net book value is the acquisition value minus the accumulated depreciation. In SAP, these values are maintained in the asset master data. 
  It's important to note that the system settings can also influence how the error is handled. For example, the system can be set to issue a warning message instead of an error message when the net book value is negative. This setting is maintained in the asset accounting configuration. 
  In some cases, the error can be caused by incorrect postings in the past. In such cases, it may be necessary to correct the postings using the appropriate SAP transactions. 
  Always ensure to consult with your SAP administrator or a knowledgeable person in your finance department before making any changes.