How To Fix AC469 - Co.code &1, area &2: Half periods only allowed with variant w/ 12 periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 469

• Message text: Co.code &1, area &2: Half periods only allowed with variant w/ 12 periods

What causes this issue?

You want to work with half-periods in Asset Accounting. However, this
is only possible for fiscal year variants that have exactly 12 periods.

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?

If you want to use half-periods, change the fiscal year variant for the
company code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC469 - Co.code &1, area &2: Half periods only allowed with variant w/ 12 periods ?

  The SAP error message AC469 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the depreciation areas in the Asset Accounting module. Specifically, it suggests that half-year periods are only allowed when using a variant that is configured for 12 periods.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to post an asset transaction that involves half-year depreciation, but the configuration of the depreciation area does not support it. This typically happens when:
  
  The depreciation area is set up with a variant that does not allow for half-year periods.
  The fiscal year variant assigned to the company code or the asset is not configured to handle half-year postings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the fiscal year variant in SAP.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the company code allows for half-year periods. This is usually done by checking the settings in the transaction code OAVC (for fiscal year variant) or OAYZ (for asset accounting).
  
  
  
  Review Depreciation Area Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration for the depreciation areas in Asset Accounting (transaction code OAYZ).
  Check the settings for the depreciation area that is causing the error. Ensure that it is set up to allow for half-year postings.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Variant Settings:
  
  If the depreciation area is set to use a variant that does not support half-year periods, you may need to change the variant to one that does. This can be done in the configuration settings for the depreciation area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting and fiscal year variants for more detailed guidance on configuring these settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAYZ: Configuration for Asset Accounting
  OAVC: Configuration for Fiscal Year Variant
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC469 error and successfully post your asset transactions.