How To Fix AA119 - Depreciation key & not allowed (Check your entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Depreciation key & not allowed (Check your entry)

What causes this issue?

Depreciation key &V1& is not defined.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

You have the following choices:
Use a defined depreciation key (use input help).
Define a depreciation key in Customizing ("change" pushbutton) and
activate the key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA119 - Depreciation key & not allowed (Check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message AA119 ("Depreciation key & not allowed (Check your entry)") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue with the depreciation key assigned to an asset. This error indicates that the depreciation key you are trying to use is not valid for the asset or the configuration settings in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Depreciation Key: The depreciation key entered may not exist in the system or may not be configured correctly.
  Asset Class Restrictions: The depreciation key may not be allowed for the specific asset class you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that restrict the use of certain depreciation keys.
  Missing Customization: The depreciation key may not be assigned to the relevant asset class in the configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Key: Verify that the depreciation key you are using is valid. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Depreciation ? Define Depreciation Keys.
  Ensure that the depreciation key exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class: Check if the depreciation key is allowed for the asset class of the asset you are trying to post. You can do this by:
  
  Going to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Master Data ? Define Asset Classes.
  Ensure that the depreciation key is assigned to the correct asset class.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: If you have access to configuration, review the settings related to depreciation keys and asset classes to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the depreciation key or asset class, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, test the entry again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Keys: These are used to determine how an asset is depreciated over time. Different keys can represent different methods of depreciation (e.g., straight-line, declining balance).
  Asset Classes: These categorize assets in the system and determine the rules for depreciation, among other things.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to manage asset data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.