AA751 - Balance of transfer document in area & per &/& posted to account &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 751

• Message text: Balance of transfer document in area & per &/& posted to account &

What causes this issue?

The document to be created for transfer postings does not have a
balance of zero. The difference is posted to account &V4&.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

The reason that a transfer posting document has a balance may be that
transfer postings were created manually in a two-step procedure. The
first step is posting a retirement document with a retirement transfer
transaction type. The second step is posting an acquisition with an
acquiring transfer transaction type to another asset. If these
documents are not posted in the same posting period, this results in a
balance related to the two posting periods. Since the system creates
documents per posting period for the periodic posting run, there is no
provision for carrying out transfer postings from one posting period to
another.
Another instance in which there might be a balance that is not zero
could be the settlement of an asset under construction to capitalized
assets. A balance that is not zero may occur if the full amount is not
capitalized, while a portion of the amount is posted to costs.
If you do not want the amount of the balance to be posted to
clearing account &V4&, reverse the acquiring transfer document and post
it again in the same period as the retiring transfer posting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA751 - Balance of transfer document in area & per &/& posted to account & ?

  The SAP error message AA751 typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an inconsistency in the transfer document related to asset transactions. This error indicates that the balance of the transfer document in a specific area and period has been posted to an account that is not valid or does not match the expected criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The transfer document may have been created with inconsistent or incorrect data, such as incorrect asset values, periods, or account assignments.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction type being processed.
  Account Assignment Issues: The account to which the asset is being transferred may not be set up correctly in the configuration or may not be valid for the asset class.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the asset accounting settings, such as the settings for the transfer posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transfer Document: Review the transfer document for any inconsistencies. Ensure that the asset values, periods, and account assignments are correct.
  Open Posting Period: Verify that the posting period for the transaction is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it or adjust the transaction to a valid period.
  Review Account Assignments: Ensure that the account to which the asset is being transferred is valid and correctly configured in the asset accounting settings.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for asset accounting to ensure that they are set up correctly for the asset class and transaction type.
  Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type used for the transfer is appropriate and that all related settings are correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), or ABUMN (Transfer Within Company Code) to review or adjust asset data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in the Asset Accounting module.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.