How To Fix AA592 - Depreciation key has fewer depreciation types than previously valid key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 592

• Message text: Depreciation key has fewer depreciation types than previously valid key

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the depreciation key manually from &V1& to &V2&. The
new depreciation key does not contain any calculation methods for the
depreciation type "&V3&".
It is not possible to convert to a key that has fewer depreciation types
than the previous key.

System Response

The system rejects the change to the asset.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different depreciation key that possesses the depreciation type
"&V3&". If applicable, use a percentage rate of 0.00% so that no values
are calculated for this depreciation type.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA592 - Depreciation key has fewer depreciation types than previously valid key ?

  The SAP error message AA592 indicates that there is a mismatch in the depreciation types defined for a specific asset. This typically occurs when you attempt to change the depreciation key for an asset, and the new key has fewer depreciation types than the key that was previously assigned to the asset.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Depreciation Key: The depreciation key assigned to the asset has been changed to one that has fewer depreciation types. For example, if the original key allowed for both straight-line and declining balance depreciation, and the new key only allows for straight-line, this error will occur.
  Configuration Changes: Changes made in the configuration of depreciation keys in the Asset Accounting module may lead to this error if the new key is not compatible with the asset's existing depreciation types.
  Asset Master Data: The asset master data may have been altered, leading to inconsistencies with the depreciation types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Depreciation Keys: Check