How To Fix AC142 - &2 Base depreciation area &1 is incorrectly defined

AC142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 142

• Message text: &2 Base depreciation area &1 is incorrectly defined

What causes this issue?

You specified depreciation area &V1& as the base depreciation area for
revaluation &V2&. However, it is incorrectly defined. The area does is
not allowed to manage acquisition and production costs.

System Response

The data is not saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the specifications for the depreciation area or choose another
depreciation area for calculating revaluation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC142 - &2 Base depreciation area &1 is incorrectly defined ?

  The SAP error message AC142 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a base depreciation area in the Asset Accounting module. Specifically, it suggests that the base depreciation area is incorrectly defined, which can lead to problems in asset valuation and depreciation calculations.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The base depreciation area may not be properly configured in the system. This could involve missing or incorrect settings in the asset accounting configuration.
  
  
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the settings of the base depreciation area and other related areas, such as the chart of depreciation or the asset class.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The asset master data may not be correctly set up for the specified depreciation area, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  System Upgrade or Changes: If there have been recent changes or upgrades to the SAP system, it may have affected the configuration of the depreciation