How To Fix AC090 - You cannot delete depreciation area & manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 090

• Message text: You cannot delete depreciation area & manually

What causes this issue?

You want to delete depreciation area &V1& (additional area either for
investment support or for revaluation) from the displayed list.
However, this depreciation area is defined to adopt indentical
acquisition and production costs from another depreciation area in the
list. For this reason, the system automatically included it in the
list.

System Response

Deleting the area manually is not possible.

How to fix this error?

You can delete depreciation area &V2&, on which area &v1& is dependent
for its values. The system then deletes area &V1& from the list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC090 - You cannot delete depreciation area & manually ?

  The SAP error message AC090, which states "You cannot delete depreciation area & manually," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a depreciation area from an asset that is not allowed to be deleted due to certain conditions or configurations in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Depreciation Area Configuration: The depreciation area you are trying to delete may be configured as a mandatory area or may have been used in transactions that prevent its deletion.
  Asset Transactions: If there are transactions (like acquisitions, retirements, or adjustments) recorded against the asset in the depreciation area, it cannot be deleted.
  System Settings: The system may have settings that restrict the deletion of certain depreciation areas based on business rules or compliance requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Usage: Verify if there are any transactions recorded in the depreciation area. If there are, you will need to reverse or delete those transactions before attempting to delete the depreciation area.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the depreciation area in the Asset Accounting settings. Ensure that it is not set as mandatory or that it does not have restrictions preventing deletion.
  Use the Correct Procedure: If you need to deactivate a depreciation area rather than delete it, you can do so by changing the status of the depreciation area in the asset master record. This is often a better approach than deletion.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific guidelines on handling depreciation areas in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like AS02 (Change Asset) to review the asset master data and see the depreciation areas associated with it.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to depreciation areas.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset master records and depreciation areas.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.