How To Fix AC152 - Base area activated at the same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Base area activated at the same time

What causes this issue?

You have deselected an area in the chart of depreciation which, however,
serves as a base area for a derived area.
Since this area is needed, the program has reactivated it.

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?

If this area is not supposed to be active, you must also
deactivate all the derived areas which are based on it.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC152 - Base area activated at the same time ?

  The SAP error message AC152, which states "Base area activated at the same time," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there are issues related to the activation of asset areas. This error indicates that there is an attempt to activate multiple base areas for the same asset simultaneously, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Simultaneous Activation: The error usually arises when there are multiple transactions or processes trying to activate the same asset area at the same time.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that allow for conflicting activations.
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the asset master data or in the configuration of the asset areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Concurrent Processes: Ensure that no other transactions are trying to activate the same asset area at the same time. This can be done by checking transaction logs or monitoring active sessions.
  Review Asset Master Data: Verify the asset master data for any inconsistencies or errors. Ensure that the asset areas are correctly defined and activated.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for asset accounting to ensure that there are no conflicting settings that could lead to this error.
  Sequential Processing: If you are running batch jobs or processes that activate asset areas, ensure they are executed sequentially rather than concurrently.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that may resolve known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or AS03 (Display Asset) to review and manage asset data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Asset Accounting for detailed information on asset area configuration and activation processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AC152 error and implement a solution to resolve it.