How To Fix AA637 - Acq.red.write-up is greater than cumulative acq.val.red.dep.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Acq.red.write-up is greater than cumulative acq.val.red.dep.

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 the depreciation
reducing the acquisition value in area &V1& exceeds the cumulative
depreciation reducing the acquisition value.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA637 - Acq.red.write-up is greater than cumulative acq.val.red.dep. ?

  The SAP error message AA637 indicates that there is an issue with the acquisition value write-up of an asset being greater than the cumulative acquisition value reduced by depreciation. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to post a write-up for an asset, but the system detects that the write-up exceeds the allowable limits based on the asset's depreciation history.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Write-Up: The write-up amount you are trying to post is greater than the cumulative acquisition value reduced by the total depreciation taken on the asset.
  Incorrect Asset Values: There may be incorrect or missing values in the asset master data, such as acquisition costs or depreciation amounts.
  Depreciation Calculation Issues: There may be issues with how depreciation has been calculated or posted for the asset, leading to discrepancies in the values.
  Asset Retirement or Transfer: If the asset has been retired or transferred, it may affect the values and lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Asset Values: Check the asset master data to ensure that the acquisition value and depreciation amounts are correctly recorded. You can do this by using transaction code AS03 (Display Asset).
  Check Depreciation: Review the depreciation history of the asset to ensure that all depreciation has been posted correctly. Use transaction code AW01 (Asset Explorer) to view the asset's history.
  Adjust Write-Up Amount: If the write-up amount is indeed too high, consider adjusting it to a value that is less than or equal to the cumulative acquisition value reduced by depreciation.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the correct values or how to proceed, consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance.
  Recalculate Depreciation: If there are discrepancies in the depreciation amounts, you may need to recalculate and post the correct depreciation amounts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and AW01 (Asset Explorer).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on asset accounting and depreciation methods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.