How To Fix AB005 - Enter only depreciation area 1

AB005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter only depreciation area 1

What causes this issue?

You specified the second or the third depreciation area for your
report.
Not every report can process more than one depreciation area. The
report you chose does not support this kind of processing.

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?

Enter one depreciation area only.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB005 - Enter only depreciation area 1 ?

  The SAP error message AB005 "Enter only depreciation area 1" typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when a user attempts to enter or modify data related to asset transactions, and the system expects input only for depreciation area 1. This error is often encountered when dealing with asset master records, asset transactions, or during the posting of asset-related documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Depreciation Area Configuration: The system is configured to allow entries only for depreciation area 1, which is usually the area for book depreciation. Other depreciation areas may not be set up for input or may be restricted based on the configuration.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being performed may not support entries in other depreciation areas, leading to this restriction.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently entered data in a field related to a different depreciation area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the asset accounting settings in the SAP system. Ensure