Symptom
Deleting an asset gives error message FAA_MD048 - 'It is not possible to delete asset &1 because postings exist'.
Environment
S/4HANA Cloud
Reproducing the Issue
- Enter Manage Fixed Assets app.
- Select the asset.
- Press delete button.
- Error is raised.
Cause
When an asset has postings, it's no longer possible to delete it, even if the asset's value is zero.
If the asset has a quantity posted, and has no value, then deleting is not possible as the creation of quantity involves the creation of a document.
Resolution
If the asset is no longer needed, it's possible to block further acquisitions through the Manage Fixed Assets app.
It's also possible to fully retire the asset, which will set the deactivation date for the asset.
Keywords
FAA_MD048, asset delete error, Manage fixed assets app , KBA , FI-AA-AA-A , Master Data , FI-AA-AA-A-2CL , Master Data (Public Cloud) , Problem