How To Fix AC385 - There is an error in the specifications for area &1 in ch.of dep. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 385

• Message text: There is an error in the specifications for area &1 in ch.of dep. &2

What causes this issue?

You specified that depreciation area &V1& should take over values or
depreciation terms from itself. This specification is incorrect.

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 the specifications for area &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC385 - There is an error in the specifications for area &1 in ch.of dep. &2 ?

  The SAP error message AC385 indicates that there is an issue with the specifications for a particular area in the context of a "chart of depreciation." This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or missing configurations related to the asset accounting settings in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The area specified in the error message may not be properly configured in the chart of depreciation. This could include missing depreciation keys, incorrect settings for asset classes, or other configuration issues.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the asset or the chart of depreciation, such as incorrect fiscal year settings or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified area in the chart of depreciation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OADB (Define Depreciation Areas) and verify the configuration for the specified area and chart of depreciation.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the depreciation keys are properly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Settings:
  
  Check the asset class settings in transaction code OAOA (Define Asset Classes) to ensure that they are correctly linked to the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Use transaction code AS02 (Change Asset) to check the asset data for any inconsistencies or missing information.
  Ensure that the asset is assigned to the correct chart of depreciation and that all relevant fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the specified area in the chart of depreciation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message AC385, as there may be additional context or updates provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OADB, OAOA, AS02, and others related to asset accounting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message AC385 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Asset Accounting documentation for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the AC385 error message in SAP.