How To Fix AA993 - Deletion flag for ch.of dep.-depend. data in ch.of dep. & removed

AA993 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 993

• Message text: Deletion flag for ch.of dep.-depend. data in ch.of dep. & removed

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AA993 - Details

• The SAP error message AA993 indicates that there is a deletion flag set for the change of depreciation data in the asset accounting module. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify an asset that has dependent data, such as depreciation areas or other related information, which is no longer valid due to the deletion flag.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag Set: The asset or its related data has a deletion flag set, which prevents further changes or deletions.
  Dependent Data: There may be dependent data associated with the asset that is also marked for deletion, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Integrity Issues: The system is designed to maintain data integrity, and if there are inconsistencies or if the asset is linked to other transactions, the deletion cannot proceed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Deletion Flags: Review the asset master data and check if there are any deletion flags set. You can do this by navigating to the asset master