How To Fix AC287 - Please check treatment after end of useful life.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Please check treatment after end of useful life.

What causes this issue?

You are using the the acquisition costs or replacement value as the
base value in your calculation key. You should provide for an
appropriate end treatment for these base values after the end of the
planned useful life, so that you can depreciate below zero, for
example. When you use these base values, it is possible for an amount
to remain after the expiration of the planned useful life, due to
rounding or post-capitalization. Such an amount is not depreciated
unless you specify an end treatment.

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 'Depreciate after planned life end' or enter a changeover method
and a changeover key.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC287 - Please check treatment after end of useful life. ?

  The SAP error message AC287, "Please check treatment after end of useful life," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when dealing with the retirement or disposal of fixed assets. This message indicates that there is an issue with how the asset's end-of-life treatment is configured or processed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The asset's useful life or depreciation settings may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data related to the asset's retirement or disposal process.
  End-of-Life Treatment Settings: The settings for how the asset should be treated after its useful life has ended may not be defined or may be incorrect.
  Depreciation Areas: There may be inconsistencies in the depreciation areas that affect how the asset is treated at the end of its useful life.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Review the asset master data to ensure that the useful life, depreciation method, and other relevant fields are correctly set.
  Review End-of-Life Treatment Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for asset accounting and check the settings for end-of-life treatment. Ensure that the appropriate settings are in place for how assets should be handled after their useful life.
  Run Asset Reports: Use asset reports to identify any discrepancies or issues with the asset's depreciation or retirement process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and the configuration settings related to asset retirement.
  Test in a Sandbox Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a test or sandbox environment to identify the root cause without affecting production data.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and ABAVN (Unplanned Depreciation).
  Asset Accounting Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Financial Accounting (FI) > Asset Accounting (AA) > Asset Master Data.
  Depreciation Methods: Understand the different depreciation methods available in SAP and how they impact asset accounting.
  Useful Life Settings: Ensure that the useful life settings are aligned with your organization's policies and accounting standards.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the AC287 error message in SAP.