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The document provides instructions for reversing an incorrect asset transaction using transaction code AB08 in SAP. The summary is: 1. Use transaction code AB08 to access the reversal transaction and select the incorrect asset document to reverse by entering the asset number, subnumber, and fiscal year. 2. On the Overview of Asset Accounting Documents screen, select the line item to reverse and click "Reverse" to open the Specifications for Reverse Postings screen. 3. On the Specifications screen, select the reversal reason and click "Continue" to post the reversal. SAP will display a confirmation message once the reversal has been posted.

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Purpose: Work Instruction

The document provides instructions for reversing an incorrect asset transaction using transaction code AB08 in SAP. The summary is: 1. Use transaction code AB08 to access the reversal transaction and select the incorrect asset document to reverse by entering the asset number, subnumber, and fiscal year. 2. On the Overview of Asset Accounting Documents screen, select the line item to reverse and click "Reverse" to open the Specifications for Reverse Postings screen. 3. On the Specifications screen, select the reversal reason and click "Continue" to post the reversal. SAP will display a confirmation message once the reversal has been posted.

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AB08

Work Instruction

AB08 Reverse Asset Transaction

Purpose

Use this procedure to reverse an asset transaction that was posted incorrectly. Then, verify the reversal
in Asset Explorer -AW01N .

Trigger

Perform this procedure when the incorrect transaction has been identified. Some assets may have the
incorrect asset class, value, quantity, or capitalized versus expensed detail that needs to be corrected.

Prerequisites

The asset main number and subnumber to which the incorrect transaction was posted.

Menu Path

Use the following menu path to begin this transaction:

N/A

Transaction Code

AB08

Helpful Hints

 R/O/C column in tables represents Required, Optional, or Conditional entry.


 Only asset transactions which originate in the AA module can be reversed with this
transaction.
 Assets that originated in transaction CJ88 and capitalized to FDA's must be reversed within
Project Systems.
 Assets that were originated through a purchase requisition must be reversed in MM-PR
(Materials Management - Procurement).
 Use transaction FB02 to add documentation with detailed text description for the reversal.
 A reversal can only be performed if the prior or future period is open.

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AB08 Reverse Asset Transaction

Procedure
1. Start the transaction using the menu path or transaction code. The Documents for Asset screen
displays.

Documents for Asset

2. As required, complete/review the following fields:


Field R/O/C Description
Asset R
The number which, together with the asset subnumber,
identifies a fixed asset in Asset Accounting.
Example:
500001

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Field R/O/C Description


Subnumber R
The number which, together with the main asset number,
uniquely identifies a fixed asset in Asset Accounting. The
asset subnumber must be numerical. Asset subnumber
provides separate management of later acquisitions to a
main asset and can represent complex fixed assets with
their component parts.
Example:
1

Fiscal Year R
The fiscal year for which this transaction is relevant.
Example:
2007

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Documents for Asset

3. Click Continue (Enter) . The Overview of Asset Accounting Documents screen displays.

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Overview of Asset Accounting Documents

4. Click to the left of the appropriate line item to highlight (select) the line item.
The first line will highlight by default.

5. Click Reverse . The Specifications for Reverse Postings dialogue box displays.

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Specifications for Reverse Posting

6. Click Reversal Reason field .


Reversal Reason 01 = Reversal in Current Period. Use matchcode to select other options.

7. As required, complete/review the following fields:


Field R/O/C Description
Reversal Reason R
Field documenting whether the reversal takes place in the
same period as the posting or in a later period.
Example:
01

8. Click Continue (Enter) .

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Overview of Asset Accounting Documents

9. Click Post (Ctrl+S) .


SAP displays the message, "Asset transaction posted with document no. xxxx."

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Overview of Asset Accounting Documents

10. Click Exit (Shift+F3) until the SAP Easy Access screen displays.

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