How To Fix AC238 - Chart of depreciation is still being used in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Chart of depreciation is still being used in company code &

What causes this issue?

You want to delete chart of depreciation &V2&. However, it is still
being used in company code &V1&. It is therefore not possible to delete
it.

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?

If you want to delete the chart of depreciation, you have to remove the
assignment to the company code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC238 - Chart of depreciation is still being used in company code & ?

  The SAP error message AC238 indicates that a chart of depreciation is still being used in a company code, which prevents certain actions from being performed, such as deleting or modifying the chart of depreciation. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete or change a chart of depreciation that is currently assigned to one or more company codes.
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The chart of depreciation is actively assigned to one or more company codes.
  Depreciation Areas: There may be depreciation areas linked to the chart of depreciation that are still in use.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or postings that reference the chart of depreciation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC238 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAVD (or navigate through the menu: Accounting > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Depreciation Areas > Define Depreciation Areas).
  Verify which company codes are assigned to the chart of depreciation in question.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If you need to delete or modify the chart of depreciation, you must first remove its assignment from all company codes. This can be done in the same configuration area where you checked the assignments.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Ensure that there are no open transactions or postings that are using the chart of depreciation. You can check for open asset transactions in the Asset Accounting module.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of removing the chart of depreciation or if it is still needed, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that you are not disrupting any critical processes.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can also use transaction codes like AS03 (Display Asset) to check if any assets are still using the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Ensure that you document any changes made for future reference and compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OADB (Define Chart of Depreciation), OAYD (Assign Chart of Depreciation to Company Code), and AS01/AS02 (Create/Change Asset) for managing asset-related configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the chart of depreciation and company code assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC238 error and manage your chart of depreciation effectively.