How To Fix AC013 - Real area &2 must be smaller than the derived area &1

AC013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Real area &2 must be smaller than the derived area &1

What causes this issue?

When defining a derived depreciation area, you specified a real area
with a key that is larger than that of the derived depreciation area.

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?

Only specify depreciation areas which have keys that are smaller than
the key of depreciation area &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AC013 - Details

• The SAP error message AC013 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the real area and the derived area in asset accounting. Specifically, it states that the real area (the area where the asset is actually located or used) must be smaller than the derived area (the area that is calculated based on the asset's configuration or settings).
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The asset's configuration may have been set up incorrectly, leading to a situation where the real area exceeds the derived area.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when creating or modifying asset master records can lead to inconsistencies in area values.
  Changes in Asset Structure: If there have been changes in the asset structure or if the asset has been moved to a different area without updating the relevant fields, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset