How To Fix AB205 - For derived, non-posting areas, only "Fiscal year" option allowed

AB205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 205

• Message text: For derived, non-posting areas, only "Fiscal year" option allowed

What causes this issue?

You started the depreciation simulation report for a derived
depreciation area that does not post to general ledger accounting. In
addition, you selected month, quarter or half year as the evaluation
period in the selection screen of the report.

System Response

For reports on derived depreciation areas that do not post, you are only
allowed to use the <ZK>Fiscal year</> evaluation period. The system does
not support using <ZK>Month, Quarter</>, or <ZK>Half year</> as the
evaluation period in this case.
Processing terminates.

How to fix this error?

For depreciation simulation for derived depreciation areas that do not
post, use only the <ZK>Fiscal year</> evaluation period.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB205 - For derived, non-posting areas, only "Fiscal year" option allowed ?

  The SAP error message AB205 typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform an operation that involves derived, non-posting areas. This error indicates that for these specific areas, only the "Fiscal year" option is allowed, and other options may not be applicable.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to execute a transaction or report that involves derived non-posting areas (like depreciation areas) and you have selected an option that is not compatible with these areas. Derived non-posting areas are typically used for reporting purposes and do not directly affect the financial postings in the general ledger.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you are using the correct settings for the derived non-posting areas. Here are some steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting and verify the settings for the derived non-posting areas. Ensure that the fiscal