How To Fix AA636 - Unplanned write-up greater than cum.unplanned depreciation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Unplanned write-up greater than cum.unplanned depreciation

INCLUDE 'AA_AFA_ERROR' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

What causes this issue?

The line items cannot be posted, since the write-up on unplanned
depreciation in area &V1& exceeds the cumulative unplanned
depreciation.

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?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA636 - Unplanned write-up greater than cum.unplanned depreciation ?

  The SAP error message AA636 "Unplanned write-up greater than cum.unplanned depreciation" typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an attempt to post an unplanned write-up that exceeds the total unplanned depreciation that has already been recorded for an asset. This situation can arise during asset adjustments, revaluations, or corrections.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Unplanned Write-Up Exceeds Unplanned Depreciation: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to record an unplanned write-up that is greater than the cumulative unplanned depreciation that has been posted for the asset. In other words, the asset cannot be revalued upwards beyond the amount that has been depreciated downwards.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the asset accounting settings, particularly regarding the handling of unplanned depreciation and write-ups.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the posting of asset transactions can lead to discrepancies in the amounts being posted.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Unplanned Depreciation: