How To Fix AB105 - Depreciation area &1 is not defined in company code &2 (T093B)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Depreciation area &1 is not defined in company code &2 (T093B)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB105 - Depreciation area &1 is not defined in company code &2 (T093B) ?

  The SAP error message AB105 indicates that a specific depreciation area is not defined for a given company code in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to post an asset transaction, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified depreciation area in the context of the company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The depreciation area specified in the transaction is not defined in the configuration for the company code.
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master record may reference a depreciation area that is not set up for the company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AB105 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with General Ledger > Define Depreciation Areas).
  Verify that the depreciation area in question is defined for the relevant company code. If it is not, you will need to create or modify the configuration.
  
  
  
  Define Depreciation Area:
  
  If the depreciation area is missing, you can define it by selecting the company code and adding the necessary depreciation area settings.
  Ensure that the settings for the depreciation area align with your accounting requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master record.
  Verify that the depreciation areas listed in the asset master are correctly configured and correspond to the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Migration Data:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary configurations were transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Define Depreciation Areas
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to depreciation areas and company codes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the asset accounting configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AB105 error and ensure that the depreciation area is properly defined for the company code in question.