How To Fix AA996 - Chart of dep.-dependent data newly created for chart of depreciation &

AA996 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 996

• Message text: Chart of dep.-dependent data newly created for chart of depreciation &

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AA996 - Details

• The SAP error message AA996 indicates that a chart of depreciation-dependent data has been newly created for a specific chart of depreciation. This message typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are inconsistencies or issues related to the configuration of asset classes or charts of depreciation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Newly Created Chart of Depreciation: The error often occurs when a new chart of depreciation has been created, but the necessary dependent data (like asset classes, depreciation areas, etc.) has not been fully configured or activated.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incomplete configuration settings for the asset classes or depreciation areas associated with the new chart of depreciation.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes in the configuration, this error can occur if the dependent data is not aligned with the new chart of depreciation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings