How To Fix AAPO104 - Data inconsistency: Parallel depr. area is not posted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Data inconsistency: Parallel depr. area is not posted

What causes this issue?

For chart of depreciation &V1&, you defined this area (or these areas)
as parallel depreciation areas for depreciation area &v2&. In the
current transaction, however, not all of these areas are posted. This
is not allowed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check if the transaction type is limited to certain depreciation areas.
If there is such a limitation, add the missing depreciation areas for
the transaction type.
Check if the asset that is being posted manages all these depreciation
areas.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO104 - Data inconsistency: Parallel depr. area is not posted ?

  The SAP error message AAPO104, which states "Data inconsistency: Parallel depr. area is not posted," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is a discrepancy in the depreciation areas for an asset. This error indicates that the system has detected that the parallel depreciation area has not been posted correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the asset's financial data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Posting: The parallel depreciation area has not been posted for the asset, which can happen if the posting run was not executed or if there was an error during the posting process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset accounting settings, such as incorrect settings for the depreciation areas.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors during asset creation or modification can lead to inconsistencies in the depreciation areas.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing the posting of depreciation for the parallel area.
  Transaction Errors: Errors during transactions that involve asset postings can lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Posting Runs: Verify if the posting run for the parallel depreciation area has been executed. If not, run the appropriate transaction (e.g., AFAB) to post the depreciation.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the asset accounting and ensure that the parallel depreciation area is correctly set up.
  Correct Data Entry: Review the asset master data for any inconsistencies or errors and correct them as necessary.
  Open Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting period for the relevant fiscal year is open. If it is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to allow for the posting.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset) to check the asset details and ensure that all depreciation areas are correctly populated.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs for any errors or warnings that may provide additional context for the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AFAB (Depreciation Run), AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to AAPO104 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Asset Accounting for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AAPO104 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.