How To Fix AC060 - Area does not manage acquisition values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Area does not manage acquisition values

What causes this issue?

You specified a depreciation area for investment support in which the
acquisition values should be reduced. This area does not manage
acquisition values.

System Response

Further processing is stopped until the error is corrected.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry or define the depreciation area for the function you
want to carry out.
If you want to have a depreciation area in which the investment support
amounts can be individually displayed, you can enter this area in a
special field on the screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC060 - Area does not manage acquisition values ?

  The SAP error message AC060, which states "Area does not manage acquisition values," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an attempt to post an acquisition or a related transaction to an asset area that is not configured to manage acquisition values.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The asset area in question is not set up to manage acquisition values. This can happen if the asset area is configured for other purposes, such as managing only depreciation or if it is a non-capitalized area.
  Posting to Incorrect Area: The transaction is being posted to an asset area that does not support acquisition postings.
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class associated with the asset may not be configured correctly to allow for acquisition postings in the specified area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Verify the settings for the asset area in question. Ensure that it is configured to manage acquisition values.
  If necessary, adjust the settings to allow for acquisition postings.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Settings:
  
  Check the asset class associated with the asset (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Ensure that the asset class is set up to allow acquisition postings in the relevant asset area.
  
  
  
  Posting to Correct Area:
  
  If the asset area is not intended to manage acquisition values, ensure that you are posting to the correct asset area that is configured for such transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration steps related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OAOA: Asset Area Configuration
  OAOA: Asset Class Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to post transactions to the asset area in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC060 error and ensure that your asset accounting transactions are processed correctly. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.