How To Fix AA656 - You cannot manage ordinary depreciation in area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 656

• Message text: You cannot manage ordinary depreciation in area &

INCLUDE 'AA_AFA_ERROR' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

What causes this issue?

According to Customizing settings, ordinary depreciation cannot be
managed in area &V1&. The posting being processed changes ordinary
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?

Check the amount entered and the transaction type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA656 - You cannot manage ordinary depreciation in area & ?

  The SAP error message AA656, which states "You cannot manage ordinary depreciation in area &," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue with the configuration of the asset depreciation areas. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Depreciation Area Configuration: The error usually arises when the depreciation area in question is not set up to manage ordinary depreciation. This could be due to incorrect configuration in the asset master data or the settings in the depreciation area.
  
  
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class associated with the asset may not allow for ordinary depreciation in the specified area.
  
  
  Posting Periods: The posting periods for the depreciation area may be closed, preventing any further postings.
  
  
  Asset Master Data: The asset master data may not be correctly configured to allow for ordinary depreciation in the specified area.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting