How To Fix AA988 - Ast.class &, ch.of dep.-depend. data for chart of dep. & marked for del.

AA988 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 988

• Message text: Ast.class &, ch.of dep.-depend. data for chart of dep. & marked for del.

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AA988 - Details

• The SAP error message AA988 typically relates to Asset Accounting (FI-AA) and indicates an issue with the asset class and the chart of depreciation. The message suggests that there is a problem with the asset class that is marked for deletion, which may affect the depreciation data associated with it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Asset Class Marked for Deletion: The asset class you are trying to use is marked for deletion in the system. This means that the asset class is no longer valid for new transactions.
  Dependent Data Issues: There may be dependent data (like depreciation areas, asset master records, etc.) that are still linked to the asset class, which can cause inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration issues in the chart of depreciation or asset class settings that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Class Status: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (Asset Class) and check if the asset class is indeed marked for deletion.