How To Fix AA140 - No further processing in dep. area & (Contact your System Specialist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 140

• Message text: No further processing in dep. area & (Contact your System Specialist)

What happened?

The chart of depreciation selected has not been correctly defined. The
depreciation area &V1& is not defined, but is defined in area &V2& as
the corresponding real area for a derived area, or as a value takeover
area.

System activities

Processing terminated.

What to do next

You must correct the chart of depreciation &V2&. In particular, you
have to check the definition of depreciation area &V2&.

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 AA140 - No further processing in dep. area & (Contact your System Specialist) ?

  The SAP error message AA140 ("No further processing in dep. area & (Contact your System Specialist)") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue with the asset's depreciation area. This error indicates that the system cannot process the asset in the specified depreciation area due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Depreciation Area: The depreciation area may not be active for the asset class or company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings, such as missing settings for the depreciation area in the asset class.
  Missing Master Data: The asset master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues in processing.
  Locked Periods: The posting period for the depreciation area may be locked, preventing any further processing.
  Invalid Settings: There may be invalid settings in the asset accounting configuration that prevent processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Ensure that the depreciation area is active for the relevant asset class and company code.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master record.
  Check if all required fields are filled out correctly, especially in the depreciation area tab.
  
  
  
  Unlock Posting Period:
  
  Check if the posting period for the depreciation area is open. You can do this in the transaction code OB52.
  If the period is locked, you may need to unlock it or post in an open period.
  
  
  
  Consult with System Specialist:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP system specialist or administrator to review the configuration and settings in detail.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are any customizations or enhancements in your SAP system, ensure they are not interfering with the standard processing of asset accounting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  OAYZ: Configure Depreciation Areas
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting to understand the configuration and processing rules better.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the AA140 error message in SAP.