How To Fix AC166 - Area & is not a real area in chart of depreciation &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Area & is not a real area in chart of depreciation &

What causes this issue?

You are defining the formula for calculating a derived depreciation
area. You can only use real depreciation areas, <ZH>not</> derived
depreciation areas, in this formula.
Depreciation area &V1& in chart of depreciation &V2& is <ZH>not</>
defined as a real depreciation area.

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?

Correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC166 - Area & is not a real area in chart of depreciation & ?

  The SAP error message AC166 indicates that the specified area in the chart of depreciation is not recognized as a valid area. This error typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when trying to perform operations related to asset areas that are not properly defined or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Area: The area specified in the transaction does not exist in the chart of depreciation.
  Configuration Issues: The chart of depreciation may not be properly configured, or the area may not be assigned to the relevant company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the area code entered in the transaction.
  Missing Customization: The area may not have been set up in the asset accounting configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the chart of depreciation in SAP.
  Navigate to SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Implementation Guide > Define Depreciation Areas.
  Verify that the area you are trying to use is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the area is assigned to the correct company code in the chart of depreciation settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the area code you entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation or help files related to asset accounting to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for Customization:
  
  If your organization has customized the asset accounting settings, ensure that the customizations are correctly implemented and that the area is included.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error while using transaction codes related to asset accounting, such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or AS03 (Display Asset).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on asset accounting and configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify asset accounting settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AC166 error in SAP.