How To Fix AA308 - Transfer not possible (Different depreciation types)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Transfer not possible (Different depreciation types)

What causes this issue?

The retiring asset manages ordinary depreciation in area &V1&, the
acquiring asset does not.

System Response

You cannot transfer between these assets.

How to fix this error?

Post to another asset or change the depreciation key.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA308 - Transfer not possible (Different depreciation types) ?

  The SAP error message AA308 ("Transfer not possible (Different depreciation types)") typically occurs during asset transfers in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error indicates that the asset you are trying to transfer has different depreciation types in the source and target company codes or areas, which prevents the transfer from being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Depreciation Types: The asset in question has been assigned a different depreciation type in the source company code compared to the target company code. This can happen if the asset was set up with different accounting policies or if the configuration for depreciation types varies between the two company codes.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for asset accounting may not be aligned between the two company codes, leading to discrepancies in how depreciation is calculated and recorded.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AA308 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03)