AA778 - Alternative posting date for accounting principle &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 778

• Message text: Alternative posting date for accounting principle &1 and &2

What causes this issue?

You start a depreciation run in which several accounting principles
should be processed.
However, the posting date determined for the depreciation run for the
accounting principles &V1& (&V3&) and &V2& (&V4&) is <ZH>not</> the
same.

System Response

The depreciation run <ZH>cannot</> be started.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries and remember the following: Only accounting
principles that use the same posting date for the posting, based on the
fiscal period entered, are allowed to be processed together in a
depreciation run.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA778 - Alternative posting date for accounting principle &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message AA778 indicates that there is an issue with the alternative posting date for the specified accounting principles in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the posting dates for asset transactions, particularly when dealing with different accounting principles (e.g., local GAAP vs. IFRS).
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Posting Dates: The error often occurs when the posting date for an asset transaction does not align with the allowed posting periods for the specified accounting principles.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting that do not allow for the alternative posting date to be used for the specified accounting principles.
  Period Locking: The posting period for one of the accounting principles may be closed or locked, preventing any transactions from being posted.
  Missing Configuration: The alternative posting date may not be properly configured in the system for the relevant accounting principles.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Dates: Verify the posting dates of the asset transactions and ensure they are within the allowed periods for both accounting principles.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO) and check the settings for the alternative posting date for the relevant accounting principles.
  Open Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting periods for both accounting principles are open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  Adjust Transaction: If the transaction is not valid for the specified dates, consider adjusting the transaction date or using a different accounting principle that allows the posting.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to alternative posting dates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To maintain and check posting periods.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings for Asset Accounting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post transactions for the specified accounting principles.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Asset Accounting for further assistance.