How To Fix AA951 - Depreciation keys must have the same cut-off value keys in areas & and &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 951

• Message text: Depreciation keys must have the same cut-off value keys in areas & and &

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& adopts identical values from depreciation area
&V2&. Depreciation key &V3& in depreciation area &V1& has to have the
same cutoff value key as depreciation key &V4& in area &V2&, since the
two areas are linked by a derived depreciation area.

System Response

The asset cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the depreciation key in one of the depreciation areas.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA951 - Depreciation keys must have the same cut-off value keys in areas & and & ?

  The SAP error message AA951 indicates that there is a mismatch in the cut-off value keys for depreciation areas in Asset Accounting (FI-AA). This typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves multiple depreciation areas, and the depreciation keys assigned to those areas do not have the same cut-off value keys.
  Cause:
  
  Different Cut-off Value Keys: The depreciation keys assigned to different depreciation areas have different cut-off value keys. This can happen if the configuration for the depreciation keys is not consistent across the areas.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the asset accounting settings, particularly in the depreciation key settings.
  Asset Master Data: The asset master data may have been set up incorrectly, leading to inconsistencies in the depreciation areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Keys:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Check the depreciation keys assigned to the relevant depreciation areas.
  Ensure that the cut-off value keys for these depreciation keys are the same across the areas involved.
  
  
  
  Adjust Asset Master Data:
  
  Review the asset master data (Transaction code: AS02) for the asset in question.
  Ensure that the depreciation areas are correctly configured and that they reference the correct depreciation keys.
  
  
  
  Modify Configuration:
  
  If necessary, modify the configuration of the depreciation keys to ensure that they have the same cut-off value keys.
  This may involve creating new depreciation keys or adjusting existing ones.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the posting again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Areas: In SAP, assets can be depreciated in multiple areas (e.g., book depreciation, tax depreciation). Each area can have its own rules and settings.
  Cut-off Value Key: This key determines how the cut-off values for depreciation are handled, especially during the transition from one fiscal year to another.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAYZ: Configuration for Depreciation Keys.
  AS02: Change Asset Master Data.
  AS03: Display Asset Master Data.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and audit your asset accounting configuration to ensure consistency across depreciation areas.
  Document any changes made to depreciation keys and asset master data for future reference.
  Train users on the importance of maintaining consistent settings in asset accounting to avoid such errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AA951 error and ensure that your asset accounting configuration is consistent and correct.