How To Fix AAPO221 - Area &1 for revenue determination is not allowed (parallel area)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Area &1 for revenue determination is not allowed (parallel area)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO221 - Area &1 for revenue determination is not allowed (parallel area) ?

  The SAP error message AAPO221 indicates that there is an issue with revenue determination in a parallel area. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to perform transactions that involve revenue recognition or determination in a parallel accounting area that is not configured to allow it.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The parallel area (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP) is not set up to allow revenue determination. This can happen if the configuration for the parallel accounting area does not support revenue recognition.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be compatible with the settings of the parallel area.
  Master Data Settings: The asset master data may not be correctly configured for the parallel area, leading to restrictions on revenue determination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Areas for Asset Accounting.
  Ensure that the parallel area is configured to allow revenue determination. You may need to adjust the settings to enable this feature.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data for the asset in question. Ensure that the settings for the parallel area are correctly defined and that revenue determination is allowed.
  
  
  
  Transaction Compatibility:
  
  Verify that the transaction you are trying to execute is compatible with the settings of the parallel area. If necessary, consult the documentation or your SAP support team for guidance on the specific transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that may resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on configuration and transaction processing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and details of your configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AAPO221 error and implement a solution to resolve it.