How To Fix AAPO117 - Data inconsistency: Area for determining revenue not entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Data inconsistency: Area for determining revenue not entered

What causes this issue?

You want to post a retirement with revenue from asset &V1&, whereby the
system is supposed to determine the revenue from the net book value of
one depreciation area. You set the indicator for the determination of
revenue, but did not enter the depreciation area.

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 your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO117 - Data inconsistency: Area for determining revenue not entered ?

  The SAP error message AAPO117, which states "Data inconsistency: Area for determining revenue not entered," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the configuration or data entry related to asset management.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The area for determining revenue (often referred to as the "revenue area" or "profit center") has not been defined for the asset in question. This can happen if the asset was created without specifying the necessary revenue area.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The asset master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in the data required for processing.
  
  
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between Asset Accounting and other modules (like Controlling or Financial Accounting) that require a revenue area to be specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AAPO117 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Data (transaction code AS03) and check the asset in question.
  Ensure that the revenue area is correctly specified in the asset master data. If it is missing, you may need to update the asset master record.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module. You can do this through the following path in the SAP menu:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with Financial Accounting > Define Areas for Asset Accounting.
  
  
  Ensure that the revenue area is defined and linked correctly to the relevant company code and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Update Asset Data:
  
  If the asset was created without the necessary revenue area, you may need to use the transaction code AS02 to change the asset master data and enter the missing information.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard processes related to asset accounting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Data
  AS02: Change Asset Master Data
  OAOA: Configuration for Asset Accounting
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset master data and configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AAPO117 error in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.