How To Fix AA177 - Reference chart of dep. & not same as chart of dep. & (Please check)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Reference chart of dep. & not same as chart of dep. & (Please check)

What causes this issue?

You have chosen an asset from another company code as your reference.
This company code uses chart of depreciation &V1& and not chart of
depreciation &V2& used in your company code.

System Response

The system allows you to use an asset from another chart of
depreciation as a reference.

How to fix this error?

Because of the different charts of depreciation, it is possible that
the default values are not correct for the depreciation areas. Check
the data that was copied from the reference.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA177 - Reference chart of dep. & not same as chart of dep. & (Please check) ?

  The SAP error message AA177 indicates that there is a mismatch between the reference chart of depreciation and the chart of depreciation assigned to the asset. This typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you are trying to post an asset transaction, such as acquisition or transfer, and the system detects that the depreciation settings do not align.
  Cause:
  
  Chart of Depreciation Mismatch: The asset is assigned to a different chart of depreciation than the one defined in the reference chart of depreciation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset master data or in the chart of depreciation settings.
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master record may have been incorrectly set up, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and verify the chart of depreciation assigned to the asset.
  Ensure that the reference chart of depreciation is correctly set up in the asset master data.
  
  
  
  Review Chart of Depreciation Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the chart of depreciation (transaction code OAYZ).
  Ensure that the reference chart of depreciation is correctly defined and matches the chart of depreciation assigned to the asset.
  
  
  
  Adjust Asset Assignment:
  
  If the asset is assigned to the wrong chart of depreciation, you may need to change the assignment in the asset master record (transaction code AS02).
  Make sure that the asset is assigned to the correct company code and that the chart of depreciation is consistent with the company code settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on how to resolve this error based on your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  OAYZ: Chart of Depreciation Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA177 error and ensure that your asset transactions can be processed without issues.