How To Fix AC218 - Selected depreciation area & is not defined for account assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Selected depreciation area & is not defined for account assignment

What causes this issue?

You want to process the account specifications for depreciation area
&V1&. However, according to its Customizing definition, this area is
not defined for posting to Financial Accounting.

System Response

This function cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entries. If you nonetheless wish to use this
depreciation area for posting, select the corresponding option in the
definition of the depreciation area. There you can decide whether you
want to post
asset balance sheet values and depreciation
only depreciation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC218 - Selected depreciation area & is not defined for account assignment ?

  The SAP error message AC218 indicates that a selected depreciation area is not defined for the account assignment in the Asset Accounting module. This typically occurs when you attempt to post an asset transaction (like acquisition, transfer, or retirement) and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified depreciation area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The depreciation area you are trying to use is not configured for the specific account assignment (e.g., company code, chart of depreciation).
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The asset master record may not have the correct settings for the depreciation area in question.
  Inactive Depreciation Area: The depreciation area might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant company code or chart of depreciation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYZ (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Integration with General Ledger > Define Depreciation Areas).
  Ensure that the depreciation area in question is defined for the relevant company code and chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 to display the asset master record.
  Check the settings for the depreciation areas and ensure that they are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Depreciation Area:
  
  If the depreciation area is not assigned, you may need to add it. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Areas:
  
  Ensure that the depreciation area is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  OAYZ: Define Depreciation Areas
  OAYP: Assign Depreciation Areas to Company Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify asset accounting settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC218 error and ensure that the depreciation area is properly configured for your account assignments.