How To Fix AA138 - Depreciation areas deactivated with X (Please correct)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Depreciation areas deactivated with X (Please correct)

What causes this issue?

You can only deactivate by entering an X

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?

Deactive the depreciation area by entering an X.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA138 - Depreciation areas deactivated with X (Please correct) ?

  The SAP error message AA138 indicates that there are depreciation areas in the asset accounting module that have been deactivated, which is causing issues with the processing of asset transactions. This error typically arises when you attempt to post transactions related to an asset that has one or more depreciation areas marked as inactive.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivated Depreciation Areas: The primary cause of this error is that certain depreciation areas for the asset have been deactivated. This can happen due to configuration changes or if the asset was set up incorrectly.
  Incorrect Asset Configuration: The asset may have been created or modified in a way that does not align with the current configuration of depreciation areas in the system.
  Changes in Accounting Principles: If there have been changes in accounting standards or principles that require certain depreciation areas to be deactivated, this can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AA138 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Configuration:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and check the depreciation areas assigned to the asset.
  Ensure that the depreciation areas that are required for your transactions are active.
  
  
  
  Activate Depreciation Areas:
  
  If you find that certain depreciation areas are deactivated, you can reactivate them. This is typically done in the asset master record (transaction code AS02).
  Navigate to the relevant depreciation area and change its status to active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for asset accounting (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the depreciation areas are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the deactivation of depreciation areas aligns with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which depreciation areas should be active or inactive, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of activating or deactivating specific areas.
  
  
  
  Test Transactions:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the asset transactions again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on asset accounting and depreciation area configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By addressing the deactivation of depreciation areas and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the AA138 error and proceed with your asset transactions.