How To Fix AC318 - The entry for the depreciation key was completely masked

AC318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 318

• Message text: The entry for the depreciation key was completely masked

What causes this issue?

You did not enter a depreciation key in the simulation version row.

System Response

Generic entries can be made for the depreciation key. The program has
made a complete generic entry.

How to fix this error?

Check the accuracy of your entry and the system's response.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC318 - The entry for the depreciation key was completely masked ?

  The SAP error message AC318, which states "The entry for the depreciation key was completely masked," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when there is an issue with the configuration of the depreciation key or the asset master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Depreciation Key Configuration: The depreciation key may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the key is set up to mask all entries, meaning that it does not allow for any depreciation calculation.
  Asset Master Data: The asset master record may have incorrect or incomplete information, particularly in the fields related to depreciation.
  Depreciation Areas: There may be issues with the configuration of depreciation areas, such as missing settings or incorrect assignment of the depreciation key to the asset.
  Posting Periods: The posting periods may not be open for the asset, preventing any depreciation from being calculated or posted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the depreciation