How To Fix AA690 - There are no areas to post to in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 690

• Message text: There are no areas to post to in company code &

What causes this issue?

There are no areas to post to in company code &V1&.

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?

Using the Customizing functions, check whether the areas to be posted
have been given a posting cycle in the company code specified.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA690 - There are no areas to post to in company code & ?

  The SAP error message AA690 ("There are no areas to post to in company code &") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to post an asset transaction, but the system cannot find any valid areas for posting in the specified company code. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Area Configuration: The asset areas (e.g., book depreciation area, tax area) may not be configured for the specified company code.
  Inactive Areas: The asset areas might be inactive or not assigned to the company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may not be set up correctly in the Asset Accounting configuration.
  Asset Master Data Issues: The asset master record may not have the necessary areas defined or may be incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the asset areas.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Asset Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Depreciation Areas.
  Ensure that the required depreciation areas are defined and active for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction code: AS03 to display the asset master record.
  Check if the necessary depreciation areas are assigned and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly set up in the Asset Accounting configuration.
  Check if the company code is active and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the asset areas.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  OAOA: Define Depreciation Areas
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on configuration and posting processes.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AA690 error message in SAP.