How To Fix AA625 - Ordinary depreciation negative in area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 625

• Message text: Ordinary depreciation negative in area &

INCLUDE 'AA_AFA_ERROR' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA625 - Ordinary depreciation negative in area & ?

  The SAP error message AA625, which states "Ordinary depreciation negative in area &," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an attempt to post a negative ordinary depreciation amount for an asset in a specific depreciation area. This situation can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and solution is essential for resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The depreciation area may be configured incorrectly, allowing for negative values when it should not.
  Manual Entry Error: A user may have manually entered a negative value for ordinary depreciation during a posting or adjustment.
  Asset Retirement or Sale: If an asset is retired or sold, and the depreciation is not correctly adjusted, it may lead to negative depreciation.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, and an attempt is made to post a negative depreciation in a closed period.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system,