How To Fix AA457 - Check the capitalization date of the asset and depreciation start date.

AA457 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 457

• Message text: Check the capitalization date of the asset and depreciation start date.

What causes this issue?

The new asset value date you entered is before the capitalization date
of the asset.

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 the new asset value date. Also, once the change has been carried
out, you might need to check the capitalization date of the asset, as
well as the specifications regarding the start of depreciation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA457 - Check the capitalization date of the asset and depreciation start date. ?

  The SAP error message AA457, which states "Check the capitalization date of the asset and depreciation start date," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is a mismatch between the capitalization date of an asset and its depreciation start date. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Capitalization Date vs. Depreciation Start Date: The capitalization date is the date when the asset is officially recorded in the system, while the depreciation start date is the date from which the asset begins to depreciate. If the depreciation start date is earlier than the capitalization date, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During asset creation or modification, incorrect dates may have been entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that affect how dates are processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the asset master data to ensure that the capitalization date is