How To Fix AC191 - & &: Real depreciation areas can only be subtracted!

AC191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 191

• Message text: & &: Real depreciation areas can only be subtracted!

What causes this issue?

You defined derived depreciation area &V2& only with depreciation areas
that are subtracted.
For a definition to make sense, however, at least one area must be
added.

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?

Check your specifications for depreciation area &V2& in chart of
depreciation &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC191 - & &: Real depreciation areas can only be subtracted! ?

  The SAP error message AC191, which states "Real depreciation areas can only be subtracted," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an attempt to perform an operation that is not allowed with real depreciation areas. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Real vs. Nominal Depreciation Areas: In SAP, depreciation areas can be classified as real or nominal. Real depreciation areas are used for actual financial reporting, while nominal areas are used for internal purposes or planning. The error occurs when there is an attempt to add or perform operations that are not permitted on real depreciation areas.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the asset accounting settings may not be set up correctly, leading to attempts to perform operations that are not allowed.
  
  
  Posting Errors: There may be an attempt to post transactions that involve real depreciation areas in a way that violates the rules