How To Fix AA966 - The indicator for real estate cannot be changed (please correct)

AA966 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 966

• Message text: The indicator for real estate cannot be changed (please correct)

What causes this issue?

Do you want to change the real estate indicator for an asset class.

System Response

Changing is not possible. You have already created assets for the class
&V1& in the productive System.

How to fix this error?

Reverse the change.
Instead of changing the real estate you shoul consider setting up a
new class.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA966 - The indicator for real estate cannot be changed (please correct) ?

  The SAP error message AA966, which states "The indicator for real estate cannot be changed (please correct)," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an attempt to change the real estate indicator for an asset that is already linked to a real estate object. This error is often encountered when trying to modify asset master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Real Estate Linkage: The asset in question is already linked to a real estate object, and the system does not allow changes to the real estate indicator once this linkage is established.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may restrict changes to certain fields based on the asset's status or other related settings.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent inconsistencies in asset management and real estate management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Status: Verify the status of the asset. If the asset is in use or has transactions posted against it,