How To Fix AC086 - You cannot change document type since depreciation has been posted

AC086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 086

• Message text: You cannot change document type since depreciation has been posted

What causes this issue?

Once depreciation has been posted in your system, you cannot change the
document type used.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC086 - You cannot change document type since depreciation has been posted ?

  The SAP error message AC086 indicates that you are trying to change the document type of an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module after depreciation has already been posted for that asset. This is not allowed because changing the document type could affect the integrity of the financial data and the asset's depreciation history.
  
  Cause:
  
  The primary cause of this error is that the asset in question has already had depreciation posted against it. Once depreciation is posted, the asset's financial records are locked to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in the accounting data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a few options:
  
  
  Reversal of Depreciation: If it is necessary to change the document type, you may need to reverse the depreciation postings for the asset. This can be done using the transaction code AB08 (Reverse Asset Document). After reversing the depreciation, you can then change the document type.
  
  
  Consult with Finance