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 for the depreciation area (like asset classes, methods, etc.) are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction Code: AS03 to display the asset master record.
  Check the depreciation areas assigned to the asset and ensure they match the defined depreciation areas in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Asset Master Data:
  
  If the depreciation area is incorrect or not needed, you may need to adjust the asset master data using Transaction Code: AS02 (Change Asset Master Record).
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place and that there are no underlying issues with the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAYZ: Configuration for Depreciation Areas
  AS03: Display Asset Master Record
  AS02: Change Asset Master Record
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting to understand the configuration and setup of depreciation areas.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.