How To Fix AC286 - Also set the indicator for 'Calculation after end of useful life.'

AC286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Also set the indicator for 'Calculation after end of useful life.'

What causes this issue?

You chose the setting 'Depreciate below net book value zero' and/or the
setting for 'Effective life after planned end.' Both settings are only
allowed if the indicator 'Depreciate after planned life end' is set.

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?

Correct your entry, or set the 'Depreciate after planned life end'
indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AC286 - Details

• The SAP error message AC286 typically relates to asset accounting and indicates that the system requires the indicator for "Calculation after end of useful life" to be set for the asset in question. This error often arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves an asset that has reached the end of its useful life, but the necessary settings have not been configured.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the asset's useful life has expired, and the system is configured to require a specific indicator to be set in order to allow for further calculations or postings related to that asset. This is a safeguard to ensure that financial reporting and asset management practices are adhered to.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error AC286, you need to set the indicator for "Calculation after end of useful life" for the affected asset. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Asset Master Record:
  
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