How To Fix AA626 - Special depreciation positive in area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 626

• Message text: Special depreciation positive in area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA626 - Special depreciation positive in area & ?

  The SAP error message AA626 indicates that there is an issue with the special depreciation in the asset accounting module. Specifically, it suggests that there is a positive special depreciation amount in a depreciation area that is not allowed or not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The depreciation area may not be set up to allow for positive special depreciation. This can happen if the configuration settings for the asset accounting module are not correctly defined.
  Posting Error: There may be an attempt to post a special depreciation amount that is not valid for the specified asset or depreciation area.
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class may not be configured to allow for special depreciation, or the settings for the specific asset may not permit it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for asset accounting in SAP (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Verify the settings for the relevant depreciation area and ensure that it allows for positive special depreciation.
  Check the settings for the asset class to ensure that it is configured to allow special depreciation.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data (Transaction code: AS03) for the asset in question.
  Ensure that the depreciation area settings are correct and that the asset is eligible for special depreciation.
  
  
  
  Posting Adjustment:
  
  If the posting was made in error, you may need to reverse the posting and re-enter it with the correct values.
  Ensure that the special depreciation amount is valid and aligns with the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling special depreciation in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Areas: In SAP, depreciation areas are used to manage different types of depreciation for assets, such as book depreciation, tax depreciation, etc.
  Special Depreciation: This is a type of depreciation that allows for additional depreciation to be recorded in certain circumstances, often for tax purposes or to reflect accelerated depreciation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and OAYZ (Configuration for Depreciation Areas).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AA626 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.