How To Fix 8Z897 - Asset & &, area &, depreciation key &: calculation key with XBZDAT = 'X'

8Z897 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8Z - Messages for Inflation Adjustment

• Message number: 897

• Message text: Asset & &, area &, depreciation key &: calculation key with XBZDAT = 'X'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8Z897 - Asset & &, area &, depreciation key &: calculation key with XBZDAT = 'X' ?

  The SAP error message 8Z897 typically relates to issues with asset accounting, specifically regarding the depreciation calculation for an asset. The error message indicates that there is a problem with the depreciation key and the calculation key associated with the asset in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Depreciation Key: The depreciation key specified for the asset may not be valid or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Calculation Key Issue: The calculation key (in this case, XBZDAT) is set to 'X', which may indicate that the system is expecting a different value or that there is a configuration issue.
  Asset Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect information in the asset master data, such as the asset class, useful life, or other parameters that affect depreciation.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for asset accounting may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in calculating depreciation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Depreciation Key: Verify that the depreciation key assigned