How To Fix AB305 - Revaluation measure &1 for chart of depreciation &2 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Revaluation measure &1 for chart of depreciation &2 not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB305 - Revaluation measure &1 for chart of depreciation &2 not defined ?

  The SAP error message AB305 indicates that there is a missing configuration for a revaluation measure in the specified chart of depreciation. This error typically occurs when you attempt to perform a revaluation of fixed assets, but the system cannot find the necessary settings for the specified revaluation measure in the chart of depreciation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The revaluation measure specified in the error message is not defined in the chart of depreciation you are using.
  Incorrect Chart of Depreciation: The chart of depreciation may not be correctly assigned to the company code or may not be set up properly.
  Revaluation Measure Not Created: The revaluation measure itself may not have been created in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AB305 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  Accounting -> Financial Accounting -> Fixed Assets -> Master Data -> Define Depreciation Areas
  
  Check if the revaluation measure (e.g., 01, 02, etc.) is defined for the specified chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Define Revaluation Measure:
  
  If the revaluation measure is missing, you need to define it. You can do this by navigating to:
  Accounting -> Financial Accounting -> Fixed Assets -> Valuation -> Revaluation -> Define Revaluation Measures
  
  Create a new entry for the revaluation measure and ensure it is linked to the correct chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Assign Chart of Depreciation:
  
  Ensure that the chart of depreciation is correctly assigned to the company code. You can check this in:
  Financial Accounting -> Fixed Assets -> Master Data -> Assign Chart of Depreciation to Company Code
  
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform revaluation activities.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OADB (for defining depreciation areas) and OAYZ (for assigning charts of depreciation) to access the relevant configuration screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test revaluation to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AB305 error and successfully perform the revaluation of fixed assets in SAP.