How To Fix AA164 - Area &1: Special 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: 164

• Message text: Area &1: Special 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 special depreciation.
Depreciation area &V1& however is defined in such a way that special
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 AA164 - Area &1: Special deprec. not allowed; Please correct the deprec. key ?

  The SAP error message AA164 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 special depreciation is not allowed for the specified area, which means that the depreciation key used does not permit special depreciation calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Depreciation Key: The depreciation key assigned to the asset may not be configured to allow special depreciation.
  Asset Area Configuration: The asset area (e.g., book depreciation area, tax depreciation area) may not be set up to handle special depreciation.
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class associated with the asset may have restrictions on special depreciation.
  Depreciation Type: The type of depreciation being applied may not be compatible with the asset area settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Key:
  
  Go to the transaction code OADB (Depreciation Keys) and review the settings for the depreciation key assigned to the asset.
  Ensure that the depreciation key allows for special depreciation.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OAYZ to check the configuration of the asset area.
  Ensure that the asset area is set up to allow special depreciation.
  
  
  
  Verify Asset Class Settings:
  
  Check the asset class settings using transaction code OAOA.
  Ensure that the asset class allows for special depreciation.
  
  
  
  Adjust Asset Master Data:
  
  If necessary, change the depreciation key in the asset master data using transaction code AS02 (Change Asset Master Record).
  Make sure to select the correct depreciation key that allows for special depreciation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your organization's asset accounting setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset Master Record
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  OADB: Depreciation Keys
  OAYZ: Asset Area Configuration
  OAOA: Asset Class Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to depreciation keys and asset accounting.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the asset depreciation calculation to ensure that the error is resolved and that the depreciation is calculated correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA164 error and ensure that the asset depreciation is processed correctly.