How To Fix AC298 - Depreciation key $ is already defined

AC298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Depreciation key $ is already defined

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a new depreciation key by copying. The
depreciation key &V1& that you tried to create is already defined.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC298 - Depreciation key $ is already defined ?

  The SAP error message AC298, which states "Depreciation key $ is already defined," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a depreciation key in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module that already exists in the system. This can happen during configuration or when trying to assign a depreciation key to an asset.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Depreciation Key: The most common cause of this error is that the depreciation key you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an attempt to configure a depreciation key that has not been properly defined or is conflicting with existing keys.
  Data Entry Error: A typographical error in the depreciation key name can lead to confusion, making it seem like a new key is being created when it is actually a duplicate.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Depreciation Keys:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAYD (or OAYE for depreciation key configuration) to view