How To Fix AC230 - Area &1 in ch.of deprec. &3 cannot be used as a reference area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Area &1 in ch.of deprec. &3 cannot be used as a reference area

What causes this issue?

You defined depreciation area &V1& to provide identical values to
depreciation area &V2&. However, area &V1& is itself defined to adopt
identical values from another depreciation area. This is not allowed.

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 entries. You can achieve the result you want by defining
depreciation area &V2& so that it adopts its values from the same area,
from which depreciation area &V1& adopts its values.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC230 - Area &1 in ch.of deprec. &3 cannot be used as a reference area ?

  The SAP error message AC230 indicates that there is an issue with the area in the context of depreciation. Specifically, it states that the area specified (denoted as &1) in the context of the depreciation type (denoted as &3) cannot be used as a reference area. This typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when trying to perform operations related to asset depreciation.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The area specified may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect assignment of the reference area.
  Incompatible Depreciation Areas: The depreciation area you are trying to use may not be compatible with the reference area due to differences in settings or configurations.
  Inactive Areas: The specified area may be inactive or not set up for the asset class you are working with.
  Missing Reference Area: The reference area itself may not be defined or may not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Go to the Asset Accounting configuration settings and verify that the depreciation area in question is correctly configured. Ensure that it is set up as a reference area if it is supposed to be one.
  Review Depreciation Areas: Check the compatibility of the depreciation areas involved. Make sure that the area you are trying to use as a reference is indeed set up to be used as such.
  Activate Areas: If the area is inactive, you may need to activate it in the configuration settings.
  Define Reference Area: If the reference area is missing, you may need to define it in the system. This can be done in the configuration settings under Asset Accounting.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring depreciation areas and reference areas.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OAOA (for defining depreciation areas) or OAYZ (for configuring asset classes) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset accounting settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting for further assistance.