How To Fix AC456 - Depreciation area & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Depreciation area & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Depreciation area &V1& does not exist in company code &V2&.

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?

Choose a depreciation area, other than a derived depreciation area,
that exists in this company code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC456 - Depreciation area & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message AC456, which states "Depreciation area & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when the system cannot find a configuration for the specified depreciation area. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing configuration settings or incorrect asset master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The depreciation area specified in the asset master record is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Asset Master Data: The asset master record may reference a depreciation area that has not been set up in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing configurations.
  Customizations: Custom configurations or changes in the system may have led to the depreciation area being removed or not properly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Depreciation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OAYZ).
  Verify that the depreciation area in question is defined and properly configured.
  Ensure that the necessary settings