How To Fix AB018 - Processing terminated - Error in depreciation calculation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Processing terminated - Error in depreciation calculation

What causes this issue?

During the calculation of planned primary costs, an exception arose in
function module RA_AFABUCHEN. Processing was terminated at
Company code: &V1&
Data record: &V2&
Value type: &V3&
The value types are:
0 - asset
1 - investment program position
2 - WBS element
3 - internal order

How to fix this error?

Please contact the SAP customer Hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB018 - Processing terminated - Error in depreciation calculation ?

  The SAP error message AB018, which states "Processing terminated - Error in depreciation calculation," typically occurs during the depreciation run in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the calculation of depreciation for one or more assets. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect information in the asset master data, such as useful life, depreciation key, or acquisition value.
  Configuration Issues: The depreciation areas may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to calculation errors.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the depreciation run, preventing the system from posting the calculated depreciation.
  Technical Issues: There could be a bug or technical issue in the system that is causing the depreciation calculation to fail.
  Missing or Incorrect Depreciation Keys: The depreciation key assigned to the asset may not be set up correctly or may be missing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Review the asset master data for any missing or incorrect entries. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the depreciation areas and ensure that they are set up correctly in the system. This includes verifying the depreciation keys and their settings.
  Open Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting period for the depreciation run is open. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  Run the Depreciation Simulation: Use the transaction code AFAB to run a simulation of the depreciation calculation. This can help identify which asset is causing the error.
  Check for Technical Issues: If the problem persists, check for any known issues or patches related to the version of SAP you are using. You may need to consult SAP Notes or contact SAP support for assistance.
  Review Depreciation Keys: Ensure that the depreciation keys assigned to the assets are correctly defined and that they match the intended depreciation method.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  AFAB: Run Depreciation
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  OADB: Configure Depreciation Areas
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the AB018 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Asset Accounting to understand the configuration and setup of depreciation.
  
  If the error persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further investigation.