How To Fix AA066 - There are no areas to be posted periodically

AA066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 066

• Message text: There are no areas to be posted periodically

What causes this issue?

Due to the Customizing configuration there are no areas set aside for
periodic posting.

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?

Check your entries. It is possible that you chose an incorrect company
code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA066 - There are no areas to be posted periodically ?

  The SAP error message AA066 ("There are no areas to be posted periodically") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to post a periodic depreciation run, but the system cannot find any areas that are set up for periodic posting. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Depreciation Areas Defined: The asset may not have any depreciation areas defined that are set for periodic posting.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the asset class may not allow for periodic postings.
  Asset Status: The asset might be in a status that does not allow for depreciation postings (e.g., "inactive" or "not yet capitalized").
  Posting Periods: The posting periods may be closed, preventing any postings from being made.
  Asset Master Data: The asset master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to missing or incorrect information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset