How To Fix A3009 - Caution: Depreciation start date is not automtically re-determined

A3009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A3 - Asset Accounting function module messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Caution: Depreciation start date is not automtically re-determined

What causes this issue?

You changed the value date of a transaction in the acquisition year of
the asset. Changing this date, however, does not affect the
depreciation start date in the depreciation areas. The depreciation
start date is <ZH>not</> re-determined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you wanted to change the depreciation start date by making this
change, then you have to change the depreciation start date later using
the <ZH>Change asset</> function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message A3009 - Caution: Depreciation start date is not automtically re-determined ?

  The SAP error message A3009, which states "Caution: Depreciation start date is not automatically re-determined," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there are changes made to an asset master record or when certain transactions are processed that affect the asset's depreciation.
  
  Cause:
  The error message A3009 is triggered when the system detects that the depreciation start date for an asset has not been automatically updated or recalculated after a change has been made. This can happen due to various reasons, including:
  
  Manual Changes: If the depreciation start date is manually changed or if there are changes to the asset that do not trigger an automatic recalculation.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the asset accounting settings may prevent the system from automatically determining the depreciation start date.
  Transaction Types: Certain transactions, such as transfers or adjustments, may not automatically trigger a recalculation of the depreciation start date.
  Asset Class Settings: The settings for the