How To Fix AA290 - Chart of depreciation & blocked in class & (Use another class)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Chart of depreciation & blocked in class & (Use another class)

What causes this issue?

The chart of depreciation &V1& is blocked in class &V2&.

System Response

You cannot create assets using class &V2& in this company code.

How to fix this error?

A. Use another asset class
B. Check whether the chart of depreciation is correctly allocated to
the company code
C. Check whether it is right to block the chart of depreciation &V1&
in class &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA290 - Chart of depreciation & blocked in class & (Use another class) ?

  The SAP error message AA290 typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue related to the chart of depreciation and the asset class being used. This error indicates that the chart of depreciation is blocked for the specified asset class, which prevents the creation or modification of assets in that class.
  Cause:
  
  Blocked Chart of Depreciation: The chart of depreciation associated with the asset class is marked as blocked. This can happen due to various reasons, such as system configuration changes, maintenance activities, or administrative decisions.
  Incorrect Configuration: The asset class may not be properly configured to use the specified chart of depreciation.
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the asset class or chart of depreciation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Chart of Depreciation Status:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OAVC).
  Check if the chart of depreciation is indeed blocked. If it is, you may need to unblock it or create a new chart of depreciation that is not blocked.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OAOA to check the configuration of the asset class.
  Ensure that the asset class is correctly assigned to the appropriate chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Consult with System Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP system administrator or the person responsible for asset accounting in your organization.
  
  
  
  Use Another Asset Class:
  
  If the chart of depreciation is blocked and cannot be unblocked, consider using a different asset class that is not blocked and is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify assets in the specified asset class.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAVC: Configuration for Chart of Depreciation
  OAOA: Configuration for Asset Classes
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on asset classes and charts of depreciation.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA290 error and proceed with your asset accounting tasks.