How To Fix AC017 - Areas that adopt identical values are included

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Areas that adopt identical values are included

What causes this issue?

You specified an area for investment support. The area entered provides
identical values to one or more depreciation areas. In order to
guarantee identical values for investment support, these dependent
areas also have to be used for this investment support.

System Response

Processing proceeds after you confirm the message.

How to fix this error?

A response is not necessary. However, you should be aware of the system
reaction (it enters these depreciation areas in the investment
support).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC017 - Areas that adopt identical values are included ?

  The SAP error message AC017 ("Areas that adopt identical values are included") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to create or modify an asset master record. This error indicates that there are multiple areas (e.g., depreciation areas) that are set to adopt the same values, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the configuration of the asset master record where two or more depreciation areas are set to adopt identical values. This can happen if:
  
  You have configured multiple depreciation areas to use the same settings or values.
  There is a misconfiguration in the asset accounting settings that leads to overlapping or conflicting configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC017 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Areas:
  
  Go to the asset master record in transaction code AS01 (Create Asset) or AS02 (Change Asset).
  Review the depreciation areas assigned to the asset and check if any of them are set to adopt identical values.
  
  
  
  Modify Configuration:
  
  If you find that two or more depreciation areas are set to adopt the same values, you will need to modify the configuration.
  You can do this by going to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (transaction code SPRO) and reviewing the settings for depreciation areas.
  
  
  
  Adjust Asset Master Data:
  
  If necessary, adjust the asset master data to ensure that each depreciation area has unique settings or values.
  Ensure that the areas are configured correctly to avoid overlaps.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring depreciation areas and asset master records.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or modify the asset master record again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), SPRO (Customizing).
  Depreciation Areas: Understand the purpose of each depreciation area in your asset accounting setup, as they can have different rules and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting for further assistance.