How To Fix AA536 - Depreciation area & not active for this asset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 536

• Message text: Depreciation area & not active for this asset

What causes this issue?

You want to display a depreciation area. This area has been defined,
however, it is not active in the corresponding asset class.

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?

Enter a defined and active depreciation area or cancel your entry (the
program will then determine an appropriate area).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA536 - Depreciation area & not active for this asset ?

  The SAP error message AA536 indicates that a specific depreciation area is not active for the asset in question. This error typically arises during asset accounting transactions, such as posting an acquisition or running depreciation, when the system tries to process a depreciation area that has not been configured or activated for the asset.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Depreciation Area: The depreciation area specified in the asset master record is not active. This can happen if the depreciation area is not assigned to the asset class or if it has been deactivated in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the asset class may not include the depreciation area, or the depreciation area may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Asset Master Record: The asset master record may not have the necessary settings for the depreciation area, leading to the error when trying to process transactions.
  
  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 depreciation area in question is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Depreciation Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OAYZ to check the configuration of the depreciation areas.
  Ensure that the depreciation area is active for the relevant asset class and that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Activate Depreciation Area:
  
  If the depreciation area is not active, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings for the asset class.
  Go to transaction code OAYZ, select the relevant asset class, and ensure that the depreciation area is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Class Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OAOA to review the settings for the asset class associated with the asset.
  Ensure that the depreciation area is included in the asset class settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or need further assistance, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  OAYZ: Configure Depreciation Areas
  OAOA: Asset Class Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to depreciation areas and asset accounting.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset master records and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA536 error and ensure that the depreciation area is properly configured for the asset in question.