How To Fix AA136 - Chart of depreciation needed for depreciation area processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Chart of depreciation needed for depreciation area processing

What causes this issue?

You have either chosen the function 'Create chart of dep.' or want to
branch to depreciation area processing.

System Response

Without entering a chart of depreciation, this function cannot be
performed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a chart of depreciation (Use F4 function).

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA136 - Chart of depreciation needed for depreciation area processing ?

  The SAP error message AA136 ("Chart of depreciation needed for depreciation area processing") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when the system cannot find a chart of depreciation that is required for processing asset transactions in a specific depreciation area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Chart of Depreciation: The chart of depreciation has not been defined for the company code or the specific asset class.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the asset accounting may not be correctly set up, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary chart of depreciation.
  Depreciation Area Not Assigned: The depreciation area may not be properly assigned to the asset or the company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AA136 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Chart of Depreciation Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to SPRO (Customizing).
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Chart of Depreciation.
  Ensure that a chart of depreciation is defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Chart of Depreciation to Company Code:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the chart of depreciation is assigned to the company code.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the asset class is correctly configured to use the appropriate chart of depreciation.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Create/Change Asset Class and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Depreciation Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific depreciation area in the asset master record.
  Ensure that the depreciation area is correctly defined and linked to the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Asset Master Record:
  
  If the asset master record is missing the necessary information, you may need to create or modify it to include the correct chart of depreciation and depreciation area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAVC (for chart of depreciation) and AS01/AS02 (for asset master record) to navigate directly to the relevant areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring asset accounting and charts of depreciation.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI-AA expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA136 error and ensure that the necessary chart of depreciation is available for processing asset transactions.