How To Fix AA804 - Net book value in area & will go below 0

AA804 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Net book value in area & will go below 0

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& does not allow negative net book values.
However, the net book value of the asset you are entering is below
zero.

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?

Either correct your entry, or change the definition of the depreciation
area in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AA804 - Details

• The SAP error message AA804 indicates that the net book value of an asset in a specific depreciation area is projected to go below zero. This typically occurs during the asset's depreciation calculation, particularly when there are planned transactions that would lead to a negative net book value.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Depreciation: The asset may have been depreciated too aggressively, either through manual adjustments or automated processes.
  Incorrect Asset Values: The acquisition value or previous depreciation amounts may have been incorrectly entered or calculated.
  Asset Retirement: If an asset is being retired or disposed of, and the planned retirement value is higher than the net book value, this can trigger the error.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments to the asset's value or depreciation settings that do not align with the asset's current value can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Depreciation Settings: Check the depreciation settings for the asset in question. Ensure that the depreciation method and rates are