How To Fix AA127 - To select, position your cursor on a valid depreciation area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 127

• Message text: To select, position your cursor on a valid depreciation area

What causes this issue?

For a detailed display of the depreciation area, position your cursor
on the depreciation area you require.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA127 - To select, position your cursor on a valid depreciation area ?

  The SAP error message AA127 ("To select, position your cursor on a valid depreciation area") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when a user attempts to perform an action related to asset depreciation but has not selected a valid depreciation area.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Selection: The user may have clicked on a depreciation area that is not valid for the asset or the transaction being processed.
  Configuration Issues: The depreciation area may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the asset.
  User Error: The user may not have positioned the cursor correctly on a valid depreciation area in the user interface.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Areas:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting a valid depreciation area for the asset in question. You can do this by reviewing the asset master data to see which depreciation areas are assigned.
  Navigate to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and check the depreciation areas listed.
  
  
  
  Positioning the Cursor:
  
  Make sure that your cursor is positioned correctly on a valid depreciation area when attempting to select it. This may involve clicking directly on the area or using the keyboard to navigate.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, check the configuration settings for depreciation areas in the Asset Accounting module. This can be done through the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Integration ? Define Depreciation Areas.
  
  
  Ensure that the depreciation area is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the selected depreciation area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) to manage asset records.
  Depreciation Areas: Understand the purpose of different depreciation areas (e.g., book depreciation, tax depreciation) and how they are used in financial reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA127 error and proceed with your asset accounting tasks.