/ATL/ASSET140 - Approval document has at least 1 version; enter version number

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ATL/ASSET -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Approval document has at least 1 version; enter version number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ATL/ASSET140 - Approval document has at least 1 version; enter version number ?

  The SAP error message /ATL/ASSET140 indicates that there is an issue related to the approval document for an asset, specifically that the document has multiple versions and the system requires you to specify which version you want to work with.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when:
  
  An asset has multiple approval documents (versions) associated with it.
  The system is unable to determine which version of the approval document you are trying to access or process.
  The user has not specified a version number when attempting to perform an action that requires it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Versions: Check the asset in question to see how many approval document versions exist. You can do this by navigating to the asset master record and looking for the approval documents associated with it.
  
  
  Specify the Version: When prompted by the error message, enter the specific version number of the approval document you wish to work with. This may involve:
  
  Going to the transaction where you encountered the error.
  Entering the version number in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Review Approval Document: If you are unsure which version to use, review the details of each version to determine which one is relevant for your current task.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are still having trouble, refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling asset approval documents.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in Asset Accounting, such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and modify approval documents for assets.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your asset management tasks in SAP.