How To Fix AC430 - No depreciation areas were selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 430

• Message text: No depreciation areas were selected

What causes this issue?

The function module did not find an open depreciation area in fiscal
year &V2& for company code &V1&.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC430 - No depreciation areas were selected ?

  The SAP error message AC430 ("No depreciation areas were selected") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when you attempt to post a transaction related to asset depreciation, but the system cannot find any depreciation areas that are applicable for the asset in question. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and solution can help resolve the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Depreciation Areas: The asset may not have any depreciation areas assigned to it. This can happen if the asset was created without specifying the necessary depreciation areas.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the asset class may not include the required depreciation areas. This can occur if the asset class is not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Inactive Depreciation Areas: The depreciation areas that are supposed to be used may be inactive or not assigned to the company code.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any depreciation postings from being made.
  
  
  Asset Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the asset master data, such as missing or incorrect information.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Asset Master Data: Go to the asset master record (transaction code AS03) and verify that the asset has the correct depreciation areas assigned. If not, you may need to update the asset master data.
  
  
  Review Asset Class Configuration: Check the configuration of the asset class (transaction code OAOA) to ensure that the necessary depreciation areas are included and active.
  
  
  Verify Depreciation Area Settings: Ensure that the depreciation areas are correctly set up in the configuration (transaction code OADB) and that they are assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  Check Posting Periods: Ensure that the posting period is open for the relevant fiscal year and that the asset is allowed to post in that period.
  
  
  Run Depreciation Simulation: You can run a depreciation simulation (transaction code AFAB) to see if the system can calculate depreciation for the asset. This can help identify if there are any issues with the depreciation calculation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  OAOA: Define Asset Classes
  OADB: Define Depreciation Areas
  AFAB: Run Depreciation
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify asset master data and configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AC430 error and implement the appropriate solution.