How To Fix AA385 - You cannot deselect area & (You have to post to this area)

AA385 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 385

• Message text: You cannot deselect area & (You have to post to this area)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA385 - You cannot deselect area & (You have to post to this area) ?

  The SAP error message AA385 ("You cannot deselect area & (You have to post to this area)") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform an action that involves asset areas, such as posting or changing asset master data. This error indicates that the asset area you are trying to deselect is mandatory for posting transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to deselect an asset area that is required for posting transactions.
  The asset area is configured as a mandatory area in the system settings.
  There may be existing transactions or postings that require the asset area to remain selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Review the settings for the asset area in question to determine if it is marked as mandatory.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data (Transaction