How To Fix AC342 - Identical dep. terms not possible in chart of depreciation &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Identical dep. terms not possible in chart of depreciation &4

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& is defined to have the same depreciation terms
as depreciation area &V2&.
This is not (or no longer) possible since the two areas treat the
'&V3&' depreciation type differently.

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?

If you want both areas to have the same depreciation terms, you have to
define the management of &V3& the same for both areas in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC342 - Identical dep. terms not possible in chart of depreciation &4 ?

  The SAP error message AC342, which states "Identical dep. terms not possible in chart of depreciation &4," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify an asset in a way that violates the rules set in the chart of depreciation (CoD) for asset accounting. This error indicates that there are duplicate depreciation terms defined for the same asset class within the specified chart of depreciation.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Depreciation Terms: The error arises when there are two or more depreciation terms (e.g., useful life, depreciation method) that are identical for the same asset class in the chart of depreciation.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the chart of depreciation may have been set up incorrectly, leading to overlapping or identical entries.
  Asset Class Settings: The asset class settings may not be properly defined, causing conflicts when creating or modifying assets.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Terms:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the chart of depreciation in SAP (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Review the depreciation terms defined for the relevant asset class and ensure that there are no duplicates.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicates:
  
  If you find identical depreciation terms, modify or delete the duplicates to ensure that each term is unique within the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Configuration:
  
  Check the asset class settings (Transaction code: OAOA) to ensure that they are correctly configured and do not have overlapping definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring the chart of depreciation and asset classes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the creation or modification of the asset again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAYZ: Configuration of the chart of depreciation.
  OAOA: Configuration of asset classes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  Backup Configuration: Before making any changes, it is advisable to back up the current configuration to prevent data loss.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC342 error and ensure that your asset accounting configuration is set up correctly.