How To Fix AA638 - Unplanned depreciation positive in area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 638

• Message text: Unplanned depreciation positive 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 AA638 - Unplanned depreciation positive in area & ?

  The SAP error message AA638 "Unplanned depreciation positive in area &" typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an attempt to post a positive unplanned depreciation amount in a depreciation area where it is not allowed. This situation can arise due to various reasons, such as incorrect configuration or data entry errors.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The depreciation area may not be configured to allow positive unplanned depreciation. In SAP, certain depreciation areas are set up to only allow negative values for unplanned depreciation.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have mistakenly entered a positive value for unplanned depreciation when the intention was to enter a negative value.
  Asset Master Data: The asset master data may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how depreciation is handled.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, or there may be restrictions on posting in certain periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings