How To Fix AC189 - Area & is not completely defined in chart of depreciation &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Area & is not completely defined in chart of depreciation &

What causes this issue?

You have <ZH>not</> completely specified area &V1& in chart of
depreciation &V2&.
The settings are complete when the depreciation area, plus/minus sign,
and portion are specified.

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?

Complete your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC189 - Area & is not completely defined in chart of depreciation & ?

  The SAP error message AC189 indicates that a specific area in the chart of depreciation is not completely defined. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there are inconsistencies or missing configurations related to the asset areas in the chart of depreciation.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The asset area may not be fully configured in the chart of depreciation. This can happen if certain settings or parameters are missing.
  Missing Depreciation Areas: The depreciation area that is being referenced may not be defined in the chart of depreciation.
  Incorrect Assignment: The asset area may not be correctly assigned to the company code or may not be linked properly to the relevant settings.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the chart of depreciation or asset areas, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAVD (for defining the chart of depreciation) and ensure that the asset area in question is properly defined.
  Verify that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Area Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OAYZ to check the settings for the specific asset area. Ensure that all required parameters are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the asset area is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the configuration settings for the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to asset accounting and chart of depreciation for any specific requirements or settings that may have been overlooked.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration by trying to create or modify an asset to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration checks, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAVD: Define Chart of Depreciation
  OAYZ: Define Asset Areas
  OABP: Define Depreciation Areas
  
  
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes related to Asset Accounting and Chart of Depreciation.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset accounting settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the AC189 error message in SAP.