How To Fix AB311 - New val. with mthd "Do not write off acc. depr." for asset&2 not possible

AB311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 311

• Message text: New val. with mthd "Do not write off acc. depr." for asset&2 not possible

What causes this issue?

You are trying to execute a new valuation in company code &V1& for fixed
asset &V2& based on method <LS>Do not write off accumulated depreciation
</>.
This method can<ZH>not</> be used for fixed assets that at the time of
the revaluation have a net book value in the company code currency or a
further local currency.
The method <LS>Do not write off accumulated depreciation</> determines a
revaluation percentage with which both the acquisition costs (APC) as
well as accumulated depreciation are revaluated. With the percentaged
revaluation, a net book value is achieved mathematically with the amount
of the value as new it is based on.
When the APC to be revaluated and the accumulated depreciation values
are identical, the same revaluation amount would be calculated for the
same revaluation amount; mathematically therefore, the value as new can
<ZH>never</> be achieved.

System Response

The fixed asset can<ZH>not</> be revaluated.

How to fix this error?

Use the revaluation method <LS>Write off accumulated depreciation</> or
implement an alternative logic in the Business Add-In <LS>BAdI:
Revaluation and New Valuation of Assets</> (<AB>FIAA_REVALUATE_ASSET</>
).

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB311 - New val. with mthd "Do not write off acc. depr." for asset&2 not possible ?

  The SAP error message AB311 indicates that there is an issue with the asset depreciation method being used for a specific asset. The message "New val. with mthd 'Do not write off acc. depr.' for asset &2 not possible" suggests that the system is trying to apply a new value to an asset that is set to not allow write-offs for accumulated depreciation.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Depreciation Method Configuration: The asset in question is configured with a depreciation method that does not allow for the write-off of accumulated depreciation. This is typically used for assets that should not have their accumulated depreciation adjusted or written off.
  
  
  Asset Master Data: The asset master data may have been incorrectly set up, or there may be inconsistencies in the asset's configuration.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction being performed (e.g., an adjustment, transfer, or retirement) may not be compatible with the depreciation method assigned to the asset.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data: Check