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