How To Fix AC096 - Enter a target calculation key

AC096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Enter a target calculation key

What causes this issue?

When copying a calculation key, you did not specify a target
calculation key.

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 a target calculation key which does not already exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC096 - Enter a target calculation key ?

  The SAP error message AC096, which states "Enter a target calculation key," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a target calculation key but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  You are trying to execute a transaction related to asset transactions (like asset transfer, retirement, etc.) that requires a target calculation key.
  The target calculation key is not specified in the transaction or is missing from the configuration.
  The configuration settings for the asset accounting module may not be properly set up, leading to the absence of a default calculation key.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC096 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that you are entering the required fields correctly in the transaction. Look for a field labeled "Target Calculation Key" and enter the appropriate value.
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting in SAP.
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