How To Fix AA957 - Depreciation area &: Depreciation start date & cancelled

AA957 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 957

• Message text: Depreciation area &: Depreciation start date & cancelled

What causes this issue?

No ordinary depreciation was calculated in depreciation area &V1&. This
may be caused by a change to the depreciation key.

System Response

The System cancels the depreciation start date &V2& entered.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AA957 - Details

• The SAP error message AA957 indicates that there is an issue with the depreciation area and the depreciation start date for an asset. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction related to asset accounting, and it suggests that the depreciation area has been canceled or is not valid for the specified depreciation start date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Canceled Depreciation Area: The depreciation area you are trying to use has been canceled or is not active.
  Incorrect Depreciation Start Date: The depreciation start date may not align with the asset's lifecycle or the configuration of the depreciation area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings that prevent the depreciation area from being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Status:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Record (transaction code AS03) and check the status of the depreciation area in question. Ensure that it is active and not canceled.
  
  
  
  Verify Depreciation Start Date:
  
  Ensure that the