How To Fix AB045 - Original line items can only be determined for area 01

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Original line items can only be determined for area 01

What causes this issue?

The orginal line items of the asset under construction/investment
measure can only be determined for depreciation area 01. However, you
wanted to create a list with original line items of the AuC/investment
measure for depreciation area &V1&.

System Response

The function cannot be carried out.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB045 - Original line items can only be determined for area 01 ?

  The SAP error message AB045 ("Original line items can only be determined for area 01") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to display or process asset transactions that are not applicable to the specified area. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the original line items for the asset in the specified area because the area is not set up to track original line items.
  Cause:
  
  Area Configuration: The asset area you are trying to access (other than area 01) may not be configured to track original line items. In SAP, area 01 is usually the main area for financial accounting, while other areas may be used for different purposes (e.g., tax, reporting).
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may not be valid for the asset area you are working with.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the asset master record or in the configuration of the asset area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the Asset Accounting configuration (Transaction code: OAOA) and check the settings for the asset area you are working with. Ensure that it is set up to track original line items if that is required for your business process.
  
  
  
  Use Area 01:
  
  If you need to view original line items, ensure that you are working with area 01. You may need to switch to this area to perform the desired action.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data (Transaction code: AS03) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the asset is assigned to the correct areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific configuration and requirements for the asset areas in your system.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Validation:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is valid for the asset area. Some transactions may only be applicable to certain areas.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): This module is part of SAP Financials and is used for managing fixed assets.
  Asset Areas: In SAP, asset areas are used to differentiate between various accounting requirements (e.g., financial accounting, tax accounting).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and OAOA (Configure Asset Areas).
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.