How To Fix AA431 - Check percentage rate (percentage rate too high)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Check percentage rate (percentage rate too high)

What causes this issue?

The retirement percentage rate entered by you refers to the total
&V1& of the asset movements falling in the fiscal year in question.
The asset value date which you entered, however, allows a maximum
retirement amount of &V2&.

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?

Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA431 - Check percentage rate (percentage rate too high) ?

  The SAP error message AA431 ("Check percentage rate (percentage rate too high)") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to post a transaction related to asset depreciation or acquisition, and the percentage rate applied exceeds the allowable limits set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  High Percentage Rate: The error is triggered when the percentage rate for depreciation or acquisition is set too high compared to the defined limits in the system configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The percentage rate might not align with the settings in the asset class or the depreciation area.
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master data may have incorrect or inconsistent information regarding the depreciation method or percentage rate.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the asset class in transaction code OAOA (Asset Class).
  Verify the depreciation settings and ensure that the percentage rates are within acceptable limits.
  
  
  
  Review Depreciation Areas:
  
  Check the settings for the relevant depreciation area in transaction code OADB (Depreciation Areas).
  Ensure that the percentage rates defined for the depreciation area are correct and do not exceed the maximum allowable limits.
  
  
  
  Adjust Asset Master Data:
  
  Review the asset master data using transaction code AS03 (Display Asset).
  Check the depreciation method and percentage rate assigned to the asset. If necessary, adjust the values to comply with the defined limits.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct percentage rates or configurations, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  OAOA: Asset Class Configuration
  OADB: Depreciation Area Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on configuring asset classes and depreciation areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.