How To Fix AA090 - Depreciation area & is not defined in chart of depreciation &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Depreciation area & is not defined in chart of depreciation &

What causes this issue?

You selected company code &V3& and depreciation area &V1&. However,
company code &V3& belongs to the chart of depreciation &V2&, and
depreciation area &V1& is not defined in this chart of depreciation.

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?

Correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA090 - Depreciation area & is not defined in chart of depreciation & ?

  The SAP error message AA090 indicates that a specific depreciation area is not defined in the chart of depreciation you are trying to use. This error typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to post an asset transaction that references a depreciation area that has not been configured in the relevant chart of depreciation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The depreciation area you are trying to use is not defined in the chart of depreciation assigned to the company code.
  Incorrect Chart of Depreciation: The asset may be assigned to a different chart of depreciation than the one being used for the transaction.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the asset master data or during the transaction entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Chart of Depreciation:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Implementation Guide > Define Depreciation Areas).
  Verify that the depreciation area in question is defined in the chart of depreciation assigned to your company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Depreciation Area:
  
  If the depreciation area is missing, you will need to define it. You can do this by creating a new depreciation area or modifying an existing one to include the necessary settings.
  Ensure that the depreciation area is properly configured with the necessary parameters (e.g., useful life, method of depreciation).
  
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master data and check the assigned depreciation areas.
  Ensure that the asset is assigned to the correct chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly set up to use the intended chart of depreciation. You can check this in the configuration settings for the company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on how to properly set up depreciation areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAYZ: Define Depreciation Areas
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  OAYE: Assign Chart of Depreciation to Company Code
  
  
  
  Depreciation Areas: These are used to manage different types of depreciation for financial reporting and tax purposes. Common depreciation areas include:
  
  Area 01: Book depreciation
  Area 02: Tax depreciation
  Area 03: Group depreciation
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to the error message AA090.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the depreciation areas are correctly defined and assigned in your SAP system.