How To Fix AC153 - Chart of depreciation already exists

AC153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Chart of depreciation already exists

What causes this issue?

The name of the new chart of depreciation is already being used for
another chart of depreciation.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC153 - Chart of depreciation already exists ?

  The SAP error message AC153, "Chart of depreciation already exists," typically occurs when you attempt to create a new chart of depreciation that has the same name or identifier as an existing one in the system. This can happen during the configuration of asset accounting in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: You are trying to create a chart of depreciation that already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misunderstanding in the configuration process, leading to attempts to create a chart that is already defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Charts: Before creating a new chart of depreciation, check the existing charts in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in SAP:
  
  Transaction Code: OAVC (for Chart of Depreciation)
  Menu Path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Chart of Depreciation
  
  
  
  Use Existing Chart: If a chart of depreciation already exists that meets your requirements, consider using