How To Fix AC249 - Net worth tax area cannot be a derived area

AC249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Net worth tax area cannot be a derived area

What causes this issue?

For the net worth tax depreciation area, you defined an area that is
already defined as a derived depreciation area.

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?

Select another area or define the area as non-derived.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC249 - Net worth tax area cannot be a derived area ?

  The SAP error message AC249, which states "Net worth tax area cannot be a derived area," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an issue with the configuration of the net worth tax area in the system. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign a derived area for net worth tax, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The net worth tax area is configured incorrectly in the system. Derived areas are typically used for certain calculations, but the net worth tax area must be a base area.
  Master Data Settings: The asset master data may have been set up incorrectly, leading to the system trying to derive the net worth tax area from another area.
  Customizations: If there are customizations or enhancements in the asset accounting module, they may inadvertently lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for asset accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
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