How To Fix AB082 - Impairment based on net book value; entering an amount is not required

AB082 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Impairment based on net book value; entering an amount is not required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB082 - Impairment based on net book value; entering an amount is not required ?

  The SAP error message AB082 typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to post an impairment for an asset. This message indicates that the system does not require you to enter an amount for the impairment because it is based on the net book value of the asset.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AB082 is triggered under the following conditions:
  
  Impairment Calculation: The system is set to calculate impairment based on the net book value of the asset. If the asset's net book value is already considered in the impairment calculation, entering an additional amount is unnecessary.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the asset accounting module may dictate that impairments are automatically calculated based on the asset's current value, leading to this message when a manual entry is attempted.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not allow for manual impairment amounts if it is configured to derive values