How To Fix AC011 - Chart of deprec. &2-&3: Depreciation area &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Chart of deprec. &2-&3: Depreciation area &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& which you have entered is <ZH>not</> defined as a
real depreciation area in chart of depreciation &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Specify a defined depreciation area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC011 - Chart of deprec. &2-&3: Depreciation area &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AC011 indicates that there is an issue with the depreciation area configuration in the Asset Accounting module. Specifically, the error message states that the depreciation area specified does not exist for the asset or the chart of depreciation being used.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Depreciation Area: The depreciation area specified in the error message does not exist in the chart of depreciation assigned to the asset.
  Incorrect Configuration: The chart of depreciation may not be properly configured, or the depreciation area may not have been defined for the specific chart of depreciation.
  Asset Master Data Issues: The asset master data may be incorrectly set up, leading to references to depreciation areas that are not valid.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the depreciation area may not have been completed in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYZ (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Asset Accounting -> Depreciation -> Define Depreciation Areas).
  Verify that the depreciation area in question is defined for the relevant chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master data.
  Check the assigned chart of depreciation and ensure that the depreciation area exists for that chart.
  
  
  
  Adjust Chart of Depreciation:
  
  If the depreciation area is missing, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration to include the necessary depreciation area for the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the asset transactions again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  OAYZ: Define Depreciation Areas
  SPRO: Access to SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to depreciation areas and configurations.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset accounting configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.