How To Fix AA192 - Dep.start date & should no longer be changed (Please check)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 192

• Message text: Dep.start date & should no longer be changed (Please check)

What causes this issue?

The ordinary depreciation start date &V1& has been changed.

System Response

You can make this change. Depreciation calculation is dependent on the
depreciation start date. Therefore, the depreciation will be effected
by this change.

How to fix this error?

A. Confirm the change to the depreciation start date is correct.
B. When taking over old assets date, check the expired useful life and
if necessary, correct this, if the old assets data was not acquired
in the current (open) fiscal year.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA192 - Dep.start date & should no longer be changed (Please check) ?

  The SAP error message AA192 indicates that the depreciation start date for an asset is set in such a way that it should not be changed. This typically occurs when you attempt to modify the depreciation start date of an asset that has already been processed in the system, which can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and asset management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Asset Already Depreciated: The asset has already undergone depreciation postings, making it impossible to change the depreciation start date without affecting prior financial records.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may restrict changes to certain fields once depreciation has begun.
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., "In Use" or "Fully Depreciated").
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Status: Verify the current status of the asset. If it is in use or has been fully depreciated, you may need to consider other options rather than changing the depreciation start date.
  Review Depreciation