How To Fix AA612 - SYST: Dep. area & not defined in chart of dep. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 612

• Message text: SYST: Dep. area & not defined in chart of dep. &

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& has not been created in chart of depreciation
&V2&.

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?

Create the depreciation area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA612 - SYST: Dep. area & not defined in chart of dep. & ?

  The SAP error message AA612 indicates that a specific depreciation area is not defined in the chart of depreciation. This error typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you are trying to post an asset transaction, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified depreciation area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The depreciation area specified in the asset master record is not defined in the chart of depreciation you are using.
  Incorrect Chart of Depreciation: The asset may be assigned to a chart of depreciation that does not include the specified depreciation area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the asset master data or during the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03).
  Verify the depreciation areas assigned to the asset. Ensure that the depreciation area in question is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Chart of Depreciation:
  
  Use transaction code OAYZ to access the configuration for the chart of depreciation.
  Check if the depreciation area is defined in the chart of depreciation you are using. If it is not, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Define Depreciation Area:
  
  If the depreciation area is missing, you can define it by going to the configuration settings for the chart of depreciation (transaction code OAYZ).
  Ensure that the necessary settings for the depreciation area are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the asset master data and the configuration settings. Sometimes, inconsistencies can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on how to properly set up depreciation areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  OAYZ: Define Chart of Depreciation
  OAYE: Define Depreciation Areas
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify asset master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA612 error and ensure that your asset transactions can be processed correctly.