How To Fix AA997 - Chart of dep.-depend. data from chart of dep. & in asset class & changed

AA997 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 997

• Message text: Chart of dep.-depend. data from chart of dep. & in asset class & changed

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AA997 - Details

• The SAP error message AA997 typically indicates an issue related to the chart of depreciation (CoD) and asset class configuration in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the depreciation data for an asset, particularly when changes have been made to the chart of depreciation or asset class settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error often arises when there are inconsistencies between the chart of depreciation and the asset class settings. This can happen if:
  
  The chart of depreciation has been changed after the asset was created.
  The asset class has been modified, affecting the depreciation rules or settings.
  The asset was assigned to a different chart of depreciation that does not match the current settings.
  
  
  
  Missing Configuration: If the necessary configuration for the asset class or chart of depreciation is incomplete or incorrect, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If assets were migrated from another