How To Fix AC072 - Source depreciation key & does not exist

AC072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Source depreciation key & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have specified a key that does not exist as the source key from
which the calculation key is to be copied.

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 an existing key as the source key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC072 - Source depreciation key & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AC072 indicates that the source depreciation key specified in the asset master record does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs during asset transactions, such as asset acquisition, transfer, or depreciation posting, when the system cannot find the specified depreciation key.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Depreciation Key: The depreciation key that is referenced in the asset master data is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The depreciation key may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the asset master record where the depreciation key is specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Key:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYZ (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Depreciation Key).
  Verify if the depreciation key exists in the system. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Depreciation Key:
  
  If the depreciation key