AA903 - Caution: There are still purchase orders for the asset. Check.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 903

• Message text: Caution: There are still purchase orders for the asset. Check.

What causes this issue?

You want to block asset &V1& &V2&. However, there are still purchase
orders or contracts for this asset.
Check if the purchase orders are still open.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Blocking the asset can lead to problems, when the goods receipt or the
invoice receipt for this purchase order is posted.
If you still want to block the asset, you must correct the account
assignment to the asset in the purchase order.
Or you must cancel the purchase order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA903 - Caution: There are still purchase orders for the asset. Check. ?

  The SAP error message AA903 ("Caution: There are still purchase orders for the asset. Check.") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an action on an asset (such as retirement or transfer) that is still linked to open purchase orders. This message serves as a warning to ensure that you are aware of any outstanding commitments related to the asset before proceeding.
  Cause:
  
  Open Purchase Orders: The asset in question has one or more purchase orders that have not been fully processed or closed.
  Asset Management: The asset is still active in the system and has financial commitments associated with it.
  Incomplete Transactions: There may be pending transactions related to the asset that need to be addressed before any changes can be made.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Purchase Orders: Check the purchase orders associated with the asset. You can do this by using transaction codes like ME2N (Purchase Orders by PO Number) or ME2L (Purchase Orders by Vendor) to find any open purchase orders linked to the asset.
  Close or Cancel Purchase Orders: If the purchase orders are no longer needed, consider closing or canceling them. Ensure that all necessary approvals and processes are followed.
  Asset Status: If the asset is still in use and the purchase orders are valid, you may need to wait until the purchase orders are fully processed before making changes to the asset.
  Consult with Stakeholders: If you are unsure about the status of the purchase orders or the asset, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., procurement, finance) to clarify the situation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  AS02: Change Asset
  ABAVN: Unplanned Depreciation
  ABRET: Asset Retirement
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more details on asset management and handling purchase orders.
  System Configuration: Ensure that your SAP system is configured correctly for asset management and procurement processes.
  
  By addressing the open purchase orders and ensuring that all related transactions are complete, you should be able to resolve the AA903 error and proceed with your intended action on the asset.