How To Fix AC450 - The validity period expressed in periods has to be between 0 and 12

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 450

• Message text: The validity period expressed in periods has to be between 0 and 12

What causes this issue?

You entered a useful life in periods that is not between 0
and 12. You have to enter a valid calender month here.

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?

Enter a figure between 0 and 12.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC450 - The validity period expressed in periods has to be between 0 and 12 ?

  The SAP error message AC450 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period specified for an asset in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. Specifically, the error states that the validity period expressed in periods must be between 0 and 12. This typically relates to the depreciation or useful life settings for an asset.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered a validity period that is outside the acceptable range (less than 0 or greater than 12).
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for asset depreciation may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid values being accepted.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as typographical errors, can lead to invalid values being inputted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values entered for the validity period. Ensure that they are between 0 and 12 periods (months).
  Adjust Configuration: If the error persists, check the configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module to ensure that the validity periods are correctly defined.
  Review Asset Master Data: Go to the asset master data and verify the depreciation areas and their settings. Make sure that the periods are set correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for guidance on the correct settings for asset validity periods.
  User Training: If this is a recurring issue, consider providing additional training for users on how to correctly enter asset data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), or AS03 (Display Asset) to review or modify asset details.
  Depreciation Areas: Understand how different depreciation areas are configured and how they affect the validity period.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on asset configuration.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the AC450 error message in SAP.