How To Fix AA280 - To maintain trans.type groups you need a chart of depreciation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 280

• Message text: To maintain trans.type groups you need a chart of depreciation

What causes this issue?

Maintenance of valid transaction type groups is dependent on a chart of
depreciation.

System Response

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?

Enter a chart of depreciation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA280 - To maintain trans.type groups you need a chart of depreciation ?

  The SAP error message AA280 indicates that you need to have a chart of depreciation defined in order to maintain transaction type groups in Asset Accounting (FI-AA). This error typically arises when you attempt to perform actions related to asset transactions without having the necessary configuration in place.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a chart of depreciation to be defined for the company code in which you are trying to maintain transaction type groups. The chart of depreciation is essential for asset accounting as it defines the rules for asset valuation, depreciation methods, and other related settings.
  Solution:
  To resolve the AA280 error, you need to ensure that a chart of depreciation is defined and assigned to the relevant company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Define a Chart of Depreciation:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (Customizing) ? Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Depreciation ? Define Chart of Depreciation.
  Create a new chart of depreciation if one does not exist, or modify an existing one as needed.
  
  
  
  Assign the Chart of Depreciation to the Company Code:
  
  Still in the Customizing menu, navigate to Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Depreciation ? Assign Chart of Depreciation to Company Code.
  Assign the defined chart of depreciation to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Groups:
  
  After ensuring that the chart of depreciation is set up correctly, you can proceed to maintain transaction type groups.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting ? Asset Accounting ? Transaction Types ? Maintain Transaction Types.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the action that previously resulted in the AA280 error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types: These are used in asset accounting to categorize different types of asset transactions (e.g., acquisitions, retirements, transfers).
  Chart of Depreciation: This is a key configuration in SAP Asset Accounting that defines how assets are depreciated, including methods and rates.
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit in SAP for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to check for any additional configuration settings or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.