How To Fix 68208 - No items selected for depreciation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No items selected for depreciation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68208 - No items selected for depreciation ?

  The SAP error message "68208 No items selected for depreciation" typically occurs during the depreciation run in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error indicates that the system did not find any assets eligible for depreciation in the specified period. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Depreciable Assets: There may be no assets that are set up for depreciation in the selected period.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the depreciation run may not match any assets. This could include incorrect company code, fiscal year, or period.
  Asset Status: The assets may be in a status that does not allow for depreciation (e.g., retired, fully depreciated).
  Posting Period Closed: The posting period for the selected fiscal year may be closed, preventing any depreciation postings.
  Depreciation Key Issues: The depreciation keys assigned to the assets may not be configured correctly or may not allow for depreciation in the selected period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Verify that there are assets in the system that are eligible for depreciation. Check the asset master data for the relevant company code and ensure that the assets are active and not fully depreciated.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in the depreciation run are correct. Check the company code, fiscal year, and period to ensure they match the assets you expect to depreciate.
  Check Asset Status: Review the status of the assets to ensure they are not retired or in a status that prevents depreciation.
  Open Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period for the fiscal year is open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  Review Depreciation Keys: Check the depreciation keys assigned to the assets to ensure they are set up correctly and allow for depreciation in the selected period.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AW01N: Asset Master Record
  AFAB: Depreciation Run
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on asset management and depreciation processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.