How To Fix AC157 - Chart of depreciation & changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Chart of depreciation & changed

What causes this issue?

Chart of depreciation &V1& has been changed in the data base.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC157 - Chart of depreciation & changed ?

  The SAP error message AC157 typically indicates that there is an issue with the chart of depreciation in the Asset Accounting module. This error can occur when there are inconsistencies or changes in the chart of depreciation that affect asset transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Chart of Depreciation: The error may arise if there have been recent changes to the chart of depreciation that are not compatible with existing asset records.
  Inconsistent Data: If the asset master data is not aligned with the current settings of the chart of depreciation, it can lead to this error.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the asset accounting settings or in the chart of depreciation can also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Chart of Depreciation Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the chart of depreciation and verify if any changes have been made recently.
  Ensure that the chart of depreciation is correctly assigned to the company code and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master records to ensure that they are correctly configured according to the current chart of depreciation.
  If necessary, update the asset master data to reflect the correct chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Reconcile Changes:
  
  If changes were made to the chart of depreciation, consider whether these changes need to be reflected in existing asset records. You may need to run a program to update the affected assets.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message AC157 for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing asset transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAVC (for chart of depreciation) and AS02 (to change asset master data) to access relevant settings and data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message AC157.
  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 AC157 error and implement a solution to resolve it.