How To Fix AAPO708 - Selected depreciation area &1 does not belong to accounting principle &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AAPO - Asset Accounting - Posting

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Selected depreciation area &1 does not belong to accounting principle &2

What causes this issue?

You selected depreciation area &V1& and accounting principle &V2&.
Depreciation area &V1&, however, does <ZH>not</> belong to accounting
principle &V2&

System Response

The posting is <ZH>not</> possible.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AAPO708 - Selected depreciation area &1 does not belong to accounting principle &2 ?

  The SAP error message AAPO708 indicates that there is a mismatch between the selected depreciation area and the accounting principle in the system. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when trying to perform operations related to asset management, such as posting transactions or running reports.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The depreciation area you are trying to use is not assigned to the accounting principle you are working with. Each depreciation area is linked to specific accounting principles, and if they do not match, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the asset master record may not be correctly configured, leading to the selection of an inappropriate depreciation area.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong depreciation area is selected for the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Accounting Principles.
  Ensure that the depreciation area you are trying to use is correctly assigned to the accounting principle in question.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master record.
  Check the depreciation areas assigned to the asset and ensure they are valid for the accounting principle you are using.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred during a transaction, double-check the entries made to ensure that the correct depreciation area is selected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Depreciation Areas: In SAP, depreciation areas are used to manage different types of depreciation calculations (e.g., book depreciation, tax depreciation).
  Accounting Principles: These are the rules and guidelines that govern how financial transactions are recorded and reported. Different accounting principles may require different treatments for asset depreciation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing asset records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.