How To Fix AA165 - Area &1: Interest calculation not allowed; Please correct the deprec. key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Area &1: Interest calculation 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 interest.
Depreciation area &V1& however is defined in such a way that interest 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 AA165 - Area &1: Interest calculation not allowed; Please correct the deprec. key ?

  The SAP error message AA165 indicates that there is an issue with the depreciation key assigned to an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. Specifically, it states that interest calculation is not allowed for the specified area, which is typically related to the asset's depreciation settings.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Depreciation Key Settings: The depreciation key assigned to the asset may not allow for interest calculation. This can happen if the key is configured to exclude interest calculations.
  Asset Area Configuration: The asset area (e.g., book depreciation area, tax depreciation area) may not be set up to allow interest calculations.
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master data may have incorrect or incomplete information, leading to this error when trying to perform calculations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Key:
  
  Go to the transaction code OADB (Depreciation Keys) in SAP.
  Find the depreciation key assigned to the asset and check its configuration.
  Ensure that the depreciation key allows for interest calculation. If it does not, you may need to change the depreciation key for the asset.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OAYZ (Define Depreciation Areas) to check the configuration of the asset area.
  Ensure that the area is set up to allow interest calculations. You may need to adjust the settings if they are not configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Update Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS02 (Change Asset) to review the asset master data.
  Check the depreciation key and asset area assigned to the asset. Make any necessary changes to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on configuring depreciation keys and asset areas.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the interest calculation again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  OADB: Depreciation Keys
  OAYZ: Define Depreciation Areas
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Asset Accounting and depreciation key configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the AA165 error message in SAP.