How To Fix AA518 - Enter a valid depreciation key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Enter a valid depreciation key

What causes this issue?

You have entered a depreciation key that has not been defined.

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?

Correct your entry or define the key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA518 - Enter a valid depreciation key ?

  The SAP error message AA518: "Enter a valid depreciation key" typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when a user attempts to post an asset transaction without specifying a valid depreciation key. The depreciation key is essential for determining how the asset's value will be depreciated over time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Depreciation Key: The most common cause is that the depreciation key field is left blank or is incorrectly filled in the asset master record or during the transaction entry.
  Invalid Depreciation Key: The depreciation key entered may not exist in the system or may not be configured correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The depreciation key may not be assigned to the asset class or may not be set up properly in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use certain depreciation keys.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Record:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS02) and ensure that a valid