How To Fix AC248 - Chart of depreciation & is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Chart of depreciation & is not active

What causes this issue?

You specified a chart of depreciation which is not active. There can be
two reasons for this:
The chart of depreciation is a standard chart supplied by SAP.
The chart of depreciation has been deleted.

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?

Specify an active chart of depreciation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC248 - Chart of depreciation & is not active ?

  The SAP error message AC248, which states "Chart of depreciation & is not active," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to perform an operation related to asset management, such as creating or posting an asset, and the specified chart of depreciation is not active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Chart of Depreciation: The chart of depreciation you are trying to use is not activated in the system. This can happen if the chart of depreciation was created but not yet activated, or if it was deactivated for some reason.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Asset Accounting settings that prevent the chart of depreciation from being recognized as active.
  Missing Assignments: The chart of depreciation may not be assigned to the company code or may not be properly linked to the relevant settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC248 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Chart of Depreciation Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Settings > Depreciation > Define Chart of Depreciation).
  Verify if the chart of depreciation in question is listed and check its status. If it is inactive, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Chart of Depreciation:
  
  If the chart of depreciation is inactive, you can activate it by selecting it and choosing the option to activate. Ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Assign Chart of Depreciation to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the chart of depreciation is assigned to the relevant company code. You can do this in the same configuration area (OBY6) or by using transaction code OAYZ.
  Check if the chart of depreciation is correctly assigned to the company code you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that all related settings in Asset Accounting are correctly configured. This includes checking the settings for depreciation areas, asset classes, and other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI-AA consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Define Chart of Depreciation
  OAYZ: Assign Chart of Depreciation to Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the chart of depreciation.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC248 error and ensure that the chart of depreciation is active and properly configured for use in your SAP system.