How To Fix AA168 - Ord.dep.start date not allowed in dep.area & (Please correct)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Ord.dep.start date not allowed in dep.area & (Please correct)

What causes this issue?

You have specified an ordinary depreciation start date &V2& in the
depreciation area &V1&. However, you cannot calculate ordinary
depreciation in depreciation area &V1& as a result of the chart of
depreciation in area &V1&.

System Response

The system does not allow an ordinary depreciation start date.

How to fix this error?

Correct the ordinary depreciation start date in depreciation area &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA168 - Ord.dep.start date not allowed in dep.area & (Please correct) ?

  The SAP error message AA168 ("Ord.dep.start date not allowed in dep.area") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue with the depreciation start date for an asset. This error indicates that the specified depreciation start date is not valid for the depreciation area assigned to the asset.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Depreciation Start Date: The depreciation start date may be set to a date that is not allowed based on the configuration of the depreciation area.
  Depreciation Area Settings: The settings for the depreciation area may restrict certain dates, such as fiscal year restrictions or specific periods that are not open for posting.
  Asset Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the asset master data that need to be corrected.
  Fiscal Year Variants: The fiscal year variant settings may not align with the dates being used for the asset.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration for the depreciation area in the Asset Accounting module (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Verify the settings for the depreciation area, especially the allowed periods and fiscal year settings.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master data.
  Check the depreciation start date and ensure it is within the allowed range for the depreciation area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Depreciation Start Date:
  
  If the depreciation start date is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid date that complies with the depreciation area settings.
  This can be done using transaction code AS02 (Change Asset Master Record).
  
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured and that the periods are open for posting.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant (Transaction code: OB29).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting for more detailed information on depreciation areas and their settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  OAYZ: Configuration for Depreciation Areas
  OB29: Configuration for Fiscal Year Variants
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.