How To Fix AC400 - Import: Depreciation area &1 was deleted in client &3, company code &2!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Import: Depreciation area &1 was deleted in client &3, company code &2!

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &v1& in chart of depreciation &v4& was deleted in
client &v3&.
Therefore, depreciation area &v1& was also deleted from the application
tables (ANLB, ANLC, ANEP, ...) in company code &v2& in client &v3&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC400 - Import: Depreciation area &1 was deleted in client &3, company code &2! ?

  The SAP error message AC400 indicates that there is an issue with a depreciation area that has been deleted in the specified client and company code. This error typically arises in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when trying to perform operations related to asset management, such as posting transactions or running reports.
  Cause:
  The error message "AC400 Import: Depreciation area &1 was deleted in client &3, company code &2" is triggered when:
  
  A depreciation area (identified by &1) has been deleted in the specified client (&3) and company code (&2).
  The system is attempting to access or process data related to this deleted depreciation area, which is no longer available.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Areas:
  
  Go to the Asset Accounting configuration (Transaction code: OAYZ) and check the configuration of depreciation areas for the specified company code.
  Verify if the depreciation area in question has indeed been deleted.
  
  
  
  Restore or Reconfigure:
  
  If the depreciation area was deleted by mistake, you may need to restore it. This can involve re-creating the depreciation area with the same settings as before.
  If the depreciation area is no longer needed, ensure that no transactions are trying to reference it.
  
  
  
  Adjust Asset Master Data:
  
  Review the asset master records that may be linked to the deleted depreciation area. You may need to adjust or delete these records if they are no longer valid.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Programs or Reports:
  
  If you are running custom programs or reports, ensure that they are not referencing the deleted depreciation area. Update the logic to handle cases where a depreciation area may not exist.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAYZ: Configuration for Depreciation Areas
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that asset transactions can be processed correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the AC400 error and implement a solution to resolve it.