How To Fix AA163 - Area &1: Ordinary deprec. not allowed; Please correct the deprec. key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Area &1: Ordinary deprec. not allowed; Please correct the deprec. key

What causes this issue?

For depreciation area &V1&, you have specified depreciation key &V2&.
This depreciation key also calculates ordinary depreciation.
Depreciation area &V1& however is defined in such a way that ordinary
depreciation is <ZH>not</> calculated.

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?

Correct the depreciation key in depreciation area &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA163 - Area &1: Ordinary deprec. not allowed; Please correct the deprec. key ?

  The SAP error message AA163 indicates that there is an issue with the depreciation key assigned to an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. Specifically, the message states that "Ordinary depreciation not allowed" for the specified area, which means that the depreciation key configured for that asset area does not permit ordinary depreciation.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Depreciation Key: The depreciation key assigned to the asset is not set up to allow ordinary depreciation. This can happen if the depreciation key is configured for special depreciation or if it is not properly defined in the system.
  Asset Area Configuration: The asset area itself may not be configured to allow ordinary depreciation. Each asset area can have different settings, and if the area is set to not allow ordinary depreciation, this error will occur.
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class to which the asset belongs may have restrictions on the types of depreciation allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Key:
  
  Go to the transaction code OADB (Depreciation Keys) in SAP.
  Review the settings for the depreciation key assigned to the asset. Ensure that it is configured to allow ordinary depreciation.
  If necessary, change the depreciation key to one that allows ordinary depreciation.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OAYZ (Define Asset Areas) to check the configuration of the asset area.
  Ensure that the asset area is set up to allow ordinary depreciation. If it is not, you may need to adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Class:
  
  Use transaction code OAOA (Define Asset Classes) to review the asset class settings.
  Ensure that the asset class allows for ordinary depreciation and that the correct depreciation key is assigned.
  
  
  
  Correct the Asset Master Record:
  
  If changes are made to the depreciation key or asset area, you may need to update the asset master record using transaction code AS02 (Change Asset).
  Ensure that the correct depreciation key is assigned to the asset.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the changes, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance on the correct configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  OADB: Depreciation Keys
  OAYZ: Define Asset Areas
  OAOA: Define Asset Classes
  
  
  
  Depreciation Types: Understand the different types of depreciation (ordinary, special, etc.) and how they apply to your assets.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to depreciation keys and asset accounting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA163 error and ensure that the asset is set up correctly for ordinary depreciation.