How To Fix AAPO167 - Data inconsistency: There is no remaining depreciation area to be posted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Data inconsistency: There is no remaining depreciation area to be posted

What causes this issue?

You want to post an acquisition or a post-capitalization to asset &V1&.
There is no depreciation area left to be posted.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the specifications for transaction type &V2& and the depreciation
areas managed on the asset.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO167 - Data inconsistency: There is no remaining depreciation area to be posted ?

  The SAP error message AAPO167, which states "Data inconsistency: There is no remaining depreciation area to be posted," typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when there is an issue with the configuration or status of depreciation areas for an asset. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Depreciation Area: The depreciation area that is supposed to be used for posting is inactive or not set up correctly.
  No Remaining Depreciation: The asset may have already been fully depreciated in all relevant depreciation areas, leaving no remaining amounts to post.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the asset master data or in the settings for the depreciation areas.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further postings to the asset.
  Asset Status: The asset might be in a status that does not allow for further depreciation postings (e.g., retired or fully depreciated).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Areas:
  
  Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and check the depreciation areas assigned to the asset. Ensure that the relevant depreciation area is active and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Status:
  
  Verify the status of the asset. If the asset is fully depreciated or retired, you may need to create a new asset or adjust the existing one if further postings are required.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the relevant fiscal year. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the asset accounting module, particularly the settings for depreciation areas. Ensure that they are set up correctly in the Customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Run Asset Reports:
  
  Use asset reports (transaction code S_ALR_87011963 or S_ALR_87011964) to analyze the asset's depreciation and see if there are any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to asset accounting and depreciation areas for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS01: Create Asset
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for AAPO167 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to asset accounting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.