How To Fix AA522 - No further processing (depreciation areas are missing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 522

• Message text: No further processing (depreciation areas are missing)

What causes this issue?

There are no depreciation areas for this asset. This may be
intentional, for example for leased assets.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the active depreciation areas in the asset master record and the
corresponding asset class. If it is an error that the asset does not
have depreciation areas, contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA522 - No further processing (depreciation areas are missing) ?

  The SAP error message AA522 ("No further processing (depreciation areas are missing)") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there are issues related to the configuration of depreciation areas for an asset. This error indicates that the system cannot proceed with the processing of the asset because it lacks the necessary depreciation area settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Depreciation Areas: The asset master record does not have the required depreciation areas defined. Depreciation areas are essential for calculating and reporting asset values in different accounting principles (e.g., local GAAP, IFRS).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the asset class may not include the necessary depreciation areas.
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class assigned to the asset may not be configured to allow for the required depreciation areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Record:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Record (Transaction Code: AS03) and check the depreciation areas assigned to the asset. Ensure that the necessary depreciation areas are present.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the asset class (Transaction Code: OAOA) and verify that the required depreciation areas are defined for that asset class.
  Ensure that the depreciation areas are correctly set up for the relevant accounting principles.
  
  
  
  Adjust Depreciation Areas:
  
  If the depreciation areas are missing, you may need to add them to the asset master record or adjust the asset class settings to include the necessary depreciation areas.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Use Transaction Code: OAYZ to check the customizing settings for depreciation areas. Ensure that the necessary settings are in place for the relevant company code and asset class.
  
  
  
  Recreate Asset:
  
  If the asset is incorrectly configured and cannot be fixed, consider creating a new asset with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Areas: These are used to manage different types of depreciation calculations and reporting requirements. Each depreciation area can represent a different accounting standard or reporting requirement.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  OAOA: Define Asset Classes
  OAYZ: Define Depreciation Areas
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on configuring depreciation areas and asset classes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA522 error and ensure that the asset can be processed correctly in the system.